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Scott, John, 1811-1876

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1811 - 1876

Biographical History

John Scott (1811-1876) was an early convert and missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the British Isles. His parents and siblings also converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and moved to the United States. After the death of Joseph Smith, John Scott immigrated to Utah while most of his family joined the Strangites in Wisconsin.

Citation:
UPB files, May 5, 2011 (lived 1811-1876; converted to LDS Church; missionary to British Isles; family also converted; moved to US, Utah, and Wisconsin)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Edith Scott histories

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233277950]
Identifier: MSS 1721
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of handwritten and typewritten genealogies, histories, biographies, and diaries. Most of the materials relate to Mormons in Emmett, Gem County, Idaho. Also included are diaries by James Smithies (1807-1879) and John Scott (1811-1876). Smithies' diary covers the years from 1846 to 1847 when he migrated to Utah. Scott's diary covers the years from 1855 to 1856 when he was serving on a mission in Great Britain for the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1846-1987
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Edith Scott histories

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