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Preston, William Bowker, 1830-1908

 Person

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:

Harriet Ann Thatcher Preston diary

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1381
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and bound diary covering a four month period of time, kept by Harriet Thatcher Preston. The item describes daily events from Harriet's life and gives an account of a train trip from Utah to the eastern United States that she took with her husband, William. Dated 1872 to 1873.

Dates: 1872-1873
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Harriet Ann Thatcher Preston diary

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  • Subject: Railroads X

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