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Kimball, Jonathan Golden, 1853-1938

 Person

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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Jonathan Golden Kimball letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324169]
Identifier: MSS SC 2486
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter dated 12 March 1919 and addressed to the Council of the 83rd quorum of Seventy in Snowflake, Arizona. Kimball donates $27 to the seventy's fund for 1918 and mentions how veterans of the First World War should be treated when they return home.

Dates: 1919 March 12

Jonathan Golden Kimball letter to W. M. McKendrick

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230241967]
Identifier: MSS SC 503
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of TLS which urges McKendrick to debate a Mr. Snodgrass in defense of the doctrines of the Latter-day Saint Church.

Dates: 1915

Wilford Woodruff papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 798
Scope and Contents

This collection, containing letters, a telegram, and a certificate, has been organized into folders chronologically, dating from 1873-1903.

Dates: 1873-1903