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Patriarchal blessings (Latter Day Saint churches) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Patriarchal blessing of Henrietta Holladay

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230326768]
Identifier: MSS SC 2789
Scope and Contents

Handwritten patriarchal blessing, dated 16 Dec. 1869, and was given to Henrietta Holladay. Smith tells Holladay that she will be able to receive salvation by following the teachings of the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1869
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Patriarchal blessing of Henrietta Holladay

Pinegar family patriarchal blessings

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230332006]
Identifier: MSS SC 3232
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of microfilmed copies of the original materials. The collection consists of patriarchal blessings given to members of the Pinegar family. The partriarchs giving the blessings are John Smith (2), William Grotegut (1), and Hyrum G. Smith (2). Also included are Pinegar and Palmer family genealogies.

Dates: 1867-1944
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Pinegar family patriarchal blessings

John Smith papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 803
Scope and Contents

Collection contains papers related to Smith's mission to Denmark, life in Utah with family, and his position as Presiding Patriarch of the LDS Church. Includes diaries, letters, articles containing references to John, his personal patriarchal blessing, sheep accounts, family history notes, and copies of patriarchal blessings pronounced by himself. Dated 1848-1962.

Dates: 1848-1962
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Smith papers

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