Jones, Dan, 1810-1862
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1810 - 1862
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230308469]
Identifier: MSS SC 1059
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of holograph account of the murder of Joseph Smith (1805-1844) and his brother Hyrum (1800-1844) on June 27, 1844. Jones was with the Smiths in the Carthage jail the night before they were killed. He was involved in carrying messages to and from Joseph and in appealing to Illinois officials for greater protection for the two men.
Jones relates some comments verbatim made by Joseph that indicate he had a premonition of death, as well as remarks by the mob. He also tells of the...
Dates:
1855
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