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 4 Collections and/or Records:
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 Includes research notes, correspondence, biographical histories, and other historical document materials.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
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Contains the research on Silver Reef for Morris Shirts' published and unpublished manuscripts.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 photographs and images for books and articles, 1870-1997
Series
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 5
Scope and Contents
Contains the photographs and images for Shirts' research of Silver Reef, Peter Shirts, and the Iron Mission. Material dates from 1870-1997.
Dates:
1870-1997
Morris A. Shirts photographs and images of Silver Reef, 1870-1989
Sub-Series — Carton 51: Series 5 [Barcode: 31197233641155], Folder: 1-3
Identifier: MSS 2227 Series 5 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
Contains photographs of the Silver Reef and Harrisburg, Utah area. Material dates from1870-1989, bulk 1870-1880.
Dates:
1870-1989