Preston, William Bowker, 1830-1908
Dates
- Existence: 1830 - 1908
Biographical History
Citation:
SNAC, via WWW, August 11, 2020 (William Bowker Preston born November 24, 1830 in Virginia, died August 2, 1908. Fourth presiding bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, settled in California and introduced to the Church by the Thatcher family, who were neighbors. Married Harriet Thatcher on February 24, 1858, settled in Cache, became bishop of Logan. Served a mission to Great Britain in 1866, became a member of the territorial legislative assembly (1872-1882). Findagrave, via WWW, August 11, 2020 (He married Bertha Marie Anderson in 1871).Found in 1 Collection or Record:
William Bowker Preston photograph albums
Collection contains two photograph albums with a total of 618 mounted photographs dating from 1898 to 1925 of the Preston's family. Included are family portraits, houses and land in Cache Valley, Utah, and family trips to national parks and Europe. Also included is a biography of Preston written by Kenneth W. Godfrey.
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- Subject: National parks and reserves -- United States -- Photographs X