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 3 Collections and/or Records:
Morris A. Shirts historical research and publications on Silver Reef, 1876-1992
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains the research on Silver Reef for Morris Shirts' published and unpublished manuscripts. Material dates from 1876 to 1992.
Dates:
1876-1992
Morris A. Shirts research on Mountain Meadows, 1850-1996
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
Contains the research of Morris A. Shirts on Mountain Meadows including research notes, correspondence, and history. Material dates from 1850-1996.
Dates:
1850-1996
Morris A. Shirts research on Peter Shirts, 1810-1995
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
Contains the research of Shirts on Peter Shirts. Includes his correspondence with other researchers, his published and unpublished writings, and other historical files for his research. Material dates from 1810-1995.
Dates:
1810-1995