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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:

John Scott family collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7811
Scope and Contents

Collection contains a diary of John Scott from 1847 and a family history written by James Wesley Scott in 2002.

Dates: 1847-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Scott family collection

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