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Morris, Thomas, 1799-1884

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1799 - 1884

biographical statement

Citation:
From source itself: Thomas Morris autobiography (28 September 2010) familysearch.com (28 September 2010)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Morris autobiography

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231238202]
Identifier: MSS 7661
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of an autobiography of Thomas Morris, written in 1871. Contains an account of his early life in South Wales, including his various occupations and religious affiliations, his emigration to New York in 1832, death of his first wife in 1837, his second marriage, conversion to Mormonism and relocation to Nauvoo in 1844, his impressions of Joseph Smith, and details of service in Mormon Battalion. Concludes with list of his various marriages and dates.

Dates: 1871

Thomas Morris diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233628004]
Identifier: MSS 7668
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of Thomas Morris' diary. The entries deal mostly with Morris' dreams, but some entries include his daily activities.

Dates: 1851-1872

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Church Government 1
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1
Diaries 1
Immigration and American Expansion 1
Latter Day Saint converts -- Wales -- Biography 1