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Nibley, Charles W. (Charles Wilson), 1849-1931

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1849 - 1931

Biographical History

Charles W. Nibley (1849-1931) was the fifth presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1907 to 1925 and second counselor in the First Presidency from 1925 to 1931.

Charles Wilson Nibley was born on February 5, 1849, in Hunterfield, Scotland, to parents James Nibley and Jean Wilson. In 1855 his family immigrated to the United States to join the rest of the Latter-day Saints in Utah. They lived in Rhode Island before moving to Utah in 1860. Eventually they settled in Wellsville, Utah. When Nibley left home he moved to Brigham City, Utah where he worked for Morris Rosenbaum and became a partner in his store. Here he met Rebecca Neibar, whom he married in 1869. Later in his life Nibley also married two other wives: Julia Budge and Ellen Jane Ricks.

From 1879 to 1885 Nibley managed a lumber company for the Church, which eventually led him to start the Oregon Lumber Company in 1889. Nibley was a successful businessman and eventually became a multimillionaire due to multiple investments and involvement in various industries including railroads, insurance, banking, politics, and agriculture. He was also prominent in Church leadership circles. In 1907 he was called as the presiding bishop for the Church. In 1925 he was released from this calling and given the calling to be Heber J. Grant’s second counselor in the First Presidency, a role he held until his death in 1931. His service in this role is notable since he is one of few men who served in the First Presidency without having been ordained to the office of apostle first.

He died on December 11, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
Reed Smoot papers, 1880-1966 (Charles W. Nibley)

Wikipedia, Dec. 8, 2010 (Charles W. Nibley; Charles Wilson Nibley; b. Feb. 5, 1849 in Hunterfield, Midlothian, Scotland; d. Dec. 11, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah; resident of Wellsville and Brigham City, Utah; pioneer, businessman; served as presiding bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1907-1925; member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1925-1931)

OCLC, Dec. 8, 2010 (hdg: Nibley, C. W.; Nibley, C. W. (Charles Wilson), 1849-1931; Nibley, Charles W.; Nibley, Charles W., 1849-1931; Nibley, Charles Wilson; Nibley, Charles Wilson, 1849-1931; usage: Charles W. Nibley, C. W. Nibley)

Wikipedia, via WWW, Jan. 23, 2015 (born on February 5, 1849, in Hunterfield, Scotland, to parents James Nibley and Jean Wilson; 1855 his family immigrated to the United States to join the rest of the Latter-day Saints in Utah; lived in Rhode Island before moving to Utah in 1860;settled in Wellsville, Utah; Nibley; moved to Brigham City, Utah; worked for Morris Rosenbaum and became a partner in his store; met Rebecca Neibar, whom he married in 1869; also married two other wives: Julia Budge and Ellen Jane Ricks; 1879 to 1885 Nibley managed a lumber company for the Church; started the Oregon Lumber Company in 1889; successful businessman; eventually became a multimillionaire due to multiple investments and involvement in various industries including railroads, insurance, banking, politics, and agriculture. He was also prominent in Church leadership circles; 1907 he was called as the presiding bishop for the Church; 1925 he was released from this calling; given the calling to be Heber J. Grant’s second counselor in the First Presidency; role he held until his death in 1931; one of few men who served in the First Presidency without having been ordained to the office of apostle first; died on December 11, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Reed Smoot diaries, 1880-1932

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains handwritten diaries documenting the life of Reed Smoot as kept by himself. Includes discussion of his home and family life, thoughts, and other daily events. Dated 1880-1932.

Dates: 1880-1932

Reed Smoot mementoes, 1877-1967

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 8
Scope and Contents

Contains ephemeral artifacts and mementoes from the life and career of Reed Smoot. Includes objects such as Smoot's election pins, memorials written by others about Smoot, and Christmas cards. Also consists largely of invitations to events and calling cards. Dated 1877-1967.

Dates: 1877-1967

Reed Smoot microfilm, 1880-1966

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains several rolls of microfilm, unlabelled. Includes labelled boxes of microfilm which are images of Smoot's diaries. Dated 1880-1966.

Dates: 1880-1966

Reed Smoot newspaper clippings, 1897-1942

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper clippings on the career of Reed Smoot. Primarily deals with news about the Smoot hearings, found in both Utah newspapers and other newspapers. Also contains articles on Smoot's opinion on prohibition and his election reports. Dated 1897-1942.

Dates: 1897-1942

Reed Smoot subject files, 1837-1966

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains research files arranged by subject which pertained to Smoot's career and work. Includes several files on the Mormon church and its history, particularly with polygamy. Also includes many economic papers, agriculture and forestry reports, and war during Smoot's political career. Includes a large book of clippings given to Reed Smoot from the Newspaper Enterprise Association about the Asia-Pacific Defenses era. Materials dated 1837-1966.

Dates: 1837-1966

Reed Smoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 1187
Scope and Contents Contains correspondence, journals, photographs, newspaper clippings, speeches, and memorabilia. Most of the materials relate to Smoot's career as a senator and his activities as a church leader. His senatorial materials document his work with the United Sates Tariff Commission, as well as his confirmation hearings. His correspondents include the president of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover and...
Dates: 1827-1967

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  • Subject: Polygamy -- Utah X

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