Pioneers
Found in 771 Collections and/or Records:
John Jenkins autobiography
Typewritten autobiography. Jenkins writes about his family joining the Mormon Church in England, their migration to Mosquito Creek, Iowa, where they lived for eleven years. Jenkins migrated to Farmington, Utah. He participated in the "Morrisite War" of 1862, helped other Mormons come to Utah, was married to three women, hid from federal officials who pursued him for "unlawful cohabitation," and served five months in jail on a charge of polygamy.
Andrew Jenson : historian, churchman, traveler, missionary and author
Typewritten draft of a biographical sketch written for the Utah State Historical Society of a Mormon pioneer, missionary, author-journalist and assistant Latter-day Saint Church historian. It describes (mainly through excerpts from his autobiography) his activities in those capacities, as well as his emigration from Denmark to Utah and family data. Also included are two articles by Newell Knight and an article from the Salt Lake City Historian's Office pertaining to "Washington Square."
Andrew Jenson papers
Correspondence; autobiography of Jenson's life from the time he lived in Denmark to his residence in Utah; drafts of writings for the newspaper column, "Jenson Travels," appearing in the Deseret News newspaper; travel notes; photographs; and memorabilia. Jenson's writings largely pertain to Mormon and Utah history. Dated 1850 to 1935.
Jesse Bigler Martin diaries
John K. Kane certificates, letters, and other material, 1814-1858
Contains certificates, letters of correspondence, and other materials. Materials date between 1828 to 1854.
John K. Kane correspondence with political leaders, 1832-1856
Contains letters of correspondence between Kane and various national and local political leaders. Letters were recieved by Kane while he was living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1832 and 1856.
John K. Kane family correspondence, 1809-1854
Contains outgoing and some incoming correspondence by Kane. Letters are primarily addressed to family members, and include information about family activities, politics, travel, and other subjects. Materials date from between 1809 and 1854.
John K. Kane papers, 1773-1916
Contains correspondence, biographical materials, and other documents related to early Kane family and business activities, as well as the papers of the Kane. Includes both personal papers and materials relating to his work as a judge and political figure. Materials date from between 1773 and 1916.
John K. Kane papers on ancestors and relatives, 1773-1916
Contains genealogical information, biographies, correspondence, receipts, and other materials related to Kane's ancestors and other members of the extended Kane family. Items document personal activities, family relations, business ventures and transactions, and other topics. Materials date from between 1773 and 1916.
John K. Kane professional papers, 1817-1851
Contains letters, the majority of which are sent to John K. Kane in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; legal documents, including those dealing with Dr. Robert Patterson's bond and mortgage, the Julia Taylor estate, and Girard Bank; and promissory notes, protests of promissory notes, and protests of non-payment of promissory notes. Materials date from between 1817 and 1851.