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 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