Patriarchal blessings (Latter Day Saint churches) -- History
Found in 109 Collections and/or Records:
John Murdock autobiography and diary
Typescripts of a diary and an abridgement of diaries for the years from 1830 to 1859 and 1832. Murdock joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1830 and lived in Kirtland, Ohio; Missouri; Nauvoo, Illinois; and Salt Lake City, Utah. He had numerous assignments for the Church and migrated to Utah in 1847. He participated in Zion's Camp in 1834 and went on a mission to Australia from 1852 to 1853.
C. W. Nibley papers
Handwritten and typewritten correspondence, speeches, certificates, blessings, and legal papers. The materials relate to Nibley's church service and business activities.
Nielsen family papers
Biographies, genealogies, photocopies of photographs, correspondence, and patriarchal blessings. The materials relate to the lives of family members in Utah and in Norway.
L. John Nuttall papers
William Holmes Walker patriarchal blessing for Lorenzo Walker
Photocopy of a handwritten patriarchal blessing. The item was given to William Walker's son, Lorenzo Walker, on 4 Aug. 1898. William assures his son that he will gain salvation by serving righteousness. He also tells Lorenzo that "the waves of the sea shall obey your command, and no ship shall be lost on which you may embark."
Joseph Smith patriarchal blessing for John Whitmer
Handwritten partriarchal blessing, dated 22 Sept 1835, and given to John Whitmer. Smith assures Whitmer that he may receive salvation by following the teachings of the Mormon Church.
Patriarchal blessing of Christen Willardson
Handwritten patriarchal blessing, dated 5 March 1857, and was given to Christen Willardson. Allred tells Willardson that she will be able to receive salvation by following the teachings of the Mormon Church.
Patriarchal blessing of Henrietta Holladay
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.
Patriarchal blessing of Karen Willardson
Handwritten patriarchal blessing, dated 11 July 1892, and was given to Karen Willardson. Allred tells Willardson that she will be able to receive salvation by following the teachings of the Mormon Church.
John Boice patriarchal blessings
Handwritten patriarchal blessings given to William Lloyd and his daughter, Mary Maria Lloyd, on 13 Dec. 1884. William and Mary are promised salvation if they are righteous.