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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 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Contains the research on Silver Reef for Morris Shirts' published and unpublished manuscripts.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