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Housley, George F. (George Fredrick), 1836-1915

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1836 - 1915

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Emma Housley Auger biographies

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227605422]
Identifier: MSS 4074
Scope and Contents

Biographies of Maria Housley and George F. Housley.

Dates: Date not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Emma Housley Auger biographies

George Housley account

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230312917]
Identifier: MSS SC 1537
Scope and Contents

Handwritten account of George Housley's experiences with the Martin handcart company. Housley tells of hunger, death due to exposure and starvation, rationing of food, and relief sent to them from Salt Lake City to enable them to continue on with their journey.

Dates: 1856
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George Housley account

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