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Genealogy

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 94 Collections and/or Records:

John Peter Sorenson record books, 1881-1970, bulk: 1881-1920

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1453 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains four volumes of records created by Sorenson. Includes a brief history of his life, genealogical records, temple records, and a financial ledger. Also includes a handwritten transcription of book on the teachings of Jesus Christ that came from Nauvoo, Illinois in the 1840s, and a handwritten report from Sorenson's mission to Scandinavia in the 1880s.

Dates: 1881-1970; Majority of material found within 1881-1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Peter Sorensen papers

Kent Broadbent family history books, 2013

 Series — Box 4: Series 1; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239254532], Folder: 7-8
Identifier: MSS 9259 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains two books about the family history and life of Kent Broadbent. Materials created 2013.

Dates: 2013
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kent Broadbent papers

Andrew Jackson Lamoureux correspondence on Lamoreaux family genealogy

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197239235838]
Identifier: MSS 8869
Content Description Letters written to and from Andrew Jackson Lamoureux from 1898 to the 1930s in his effort to learn more about the Lamoreaux family. Letters are written to or from many Lamoreaux family members throughout the United States located by Andrew through extensive research. Information from the letters includes details about the family's beginnings as Hugenots in France in the 1660s and their journey to New York City in the American colonies after 1700 before ending up in Canada, where some members...
Dates: 1898-1939
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Larry Washburn papers on genealogy and family history, approximately 1941-2011

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233615373], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 7927 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains pedigree chart for James Andrews and Eliza Etta Littley, short biographical sketch of them, photocopied pictures of themselves and their home in Juab County, Utah, as well as marriage certificates, and notes. Also includes pedigree charts and information for Alice and John Cunliffe and William Andrews, as well as other ancestors. Also contains a history of the Jesse A. Washburn family and a biographical sketch of Jesse Alvin Washburn and Luella Wakefield Washburn, which also...
Dates: approximately 1941-2011
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Larry Washburn family history papers

Vera J. Ledger letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230314574]
Identifier: MSS SC 1651
Scope and Contents

Handwritten letter addressed to Mrs. Dorsett about genealogical searches. It includes Whetton/Whittam family entries found in the 1841 census for Nottingham, England.

Dates: 1953
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Leigh family history notes, date of production not identified

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225538112]
Identifier: MSS 3319 Item 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a folded sheet with notes related to Leigh family genealogy, including information about Reverend Edmund Leigh and Ann Pugh Leigh, who hailed from Wales.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Leigh and Berry family papers
Image of Leigh family history notes
Image of Leigh family history notes

Leigh family history notes

 Digital Record
Identifier: MSS3319_I3_F1
Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Lessons in genealogy

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233275541]
Identifier: UA SC 97
Dates: Publication: 1915
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives

Lucile C. and George F. Tate correspondence, 1933-1943

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2856 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Correspondence between Lucile "Cele" and George "Juddie" Tate during their engagement and miscellaneous correspondence from and to Lucile C. Tate and George f. Tate.

Dates: Other: 1933-1943
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Lucile C. Tate papers

Lucile C. and George F. Tate papers, undated

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2856 Series 5
Scope and Contents note

Lucile C. and George F. Tate materials and papers relating to homes either lived in or owned.

Dates: Other: undated
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Lucile C. Tate papers

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