Kimball, Jonathan Golden, 1853-1938
Dates
- Existence: 1853 - 1938
Biography
Jonathan Golden Kimball (1852-1938) was a well-known general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Jonathan Golden Kimball was born on June 9, 1852 to Heber C. and Christeene Golden Kimball in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served a mission in the Southern states from 1883-1885. On September 22, 1887, he married Jane Smith Knowlton. He was called to serve in the First Council of Seventy in 1892, which position he held until his death. Kimball was known for his humor and colorful language. He died on September 2, 1938 in an automobile accident in Churchill, Nevada.
Citation:
FamilySearch via WWW, retrieved November 14, 2018 (Married Jane Smith Knowlton, died in automobile accident in Churchill, Nevada).Wikipedia via WWW, retrieved November 14, 2018 (served a mission in the Southern states, called to the First Council of Seventy, known for his humor and colorful language).
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Collection on Eureka, Utah
Contains photographs of members of the Eureka Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a church meeting, a biographical sketch of Mina Orton Davey, and notes describing the aforementioned photographs. The photographs are dated approximately 1915 and the biographical sketch is dated 1939.
Jonathan Golden Kimball letter
Typed letter addressed to the Mormon Apostle Abraham O Woodruff. The item expresses a concern regarding the "tyranical" rule of the Bear Lake Stake President, William Budge, and his first counselor, James Henry Hart, as well as certain bishops in relation to young men in the Mormon Church. Kimball expresses a fear of the "apostacy" of the youth and debates the concept of repentance.
Jonathan Golden Kimball letter
Typewritten and signed letter dated 31 Jan. 1900 and addressed to Francis W. Kirkham, Mormon author and businessman. Kimball extends Kirkham an honorable release for serving in an unnamed Mormon Church assignment.
Edward H. Snow papers
This collection contains material from the life of Edward Hunter Snow and covers the years 1878-1932. These materials are in addition to other materials previously acquired by BYU.