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Smith, Azariah, 1826-1912

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1826 - 1912

Biography

Azariah Smith (1826-1912) was a pioneer in Manti, Utah. He served in the Mormon Battalion between 1846 and 1848.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

The experiences of a western pioneer

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230234780]
Identifier: MSS SC 127
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten accounts written by an unidentified grandchild of Albert Smith. The first story concerns an acquaintance of the family who, while traveling east from California in 1852, rescued his wagon train's horses from the Indians. The second account concerns Albert Smith and Azariah Smith, their journey with the Mormon Battalion to California, their return to Utah, and their settlement of Manti, Utah.

Dates: approximately 1800s
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / The experiences of a western pioneer

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  • Subject: Indians of North America X

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