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Shirts, Peter, 1808-1882

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1808 - 1882

Biographical Statement

Peter Shirts (1808-1882) was a convert and pioneer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah.

Citation:
History of Peter Shirts (Shurtz) and his descendents, 1962: cover (Peter Shirts (Shurtz)) 2nd unnumbered leaf (Peter Shirts; born 22 August 1808 at St. Clair, Columbiana Co., Ohio; died 1882) page 64 (married Margaret Cameron; baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1832; officer in the Nauvoo legion) page 65 (Pioneer arriving in Salt Lake City on October 10, 1849; settled in Parawan, Iron County, Utah; explored area near Cedar City, Utah and built a home there)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Morris A. Shirts historical research and publications, 1810-2001

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes the historical research of Shirts regarding Silver Reef, Peter Shirts, the Iron Mission, and Mountain Meadows. Includes research notes, correspondence, biographical histories, and other historical document materials. Materials date from 1810-2001.

Dates: 1810-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2227, Morris A. Shirts papers

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