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Bernhisel, John M. (John Milton), 1799-1881

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1799 - 1881

biographical statement

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

John M. Bernhisel letter

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231019354]
Identifier: Vault MSS 8
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 18 Aug. 1841, composed in New York, and addressed to Joseph Smith, first president of the Mormon Church. Bernhisel writes concerning the purchase of land in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Dates: 1841 August 18

John M. Bernhisel papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 331
Abstract

The Papers of John Milton Bernhisel includes three (3) archival series: Series I: Political Papers, circa 1847-1864; Series II: Personal Papers, circa 1825-1910; and Series III: Secondary Sources, circa 1909-1964.

Dates: approximately 1825-1964

John M. Bernhisel portrait

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233614780]
Identifier: MSS P 620
Scope and Contents

John Bernhisel portrait, circa 1840-1869 collection contains 1 copy photograph of an engraving of Dr. John Milton Bernhisel.

Dates: circa 1840-1869

John M. Bernhisel personal papers, circa 1825-1910

 Series
Identifier: MSS SC 331 Series 2
Scope and Contents note

Letters to his wife, envelopes, deeds, estate settlement papers, family blessings, and wallet.

Dates: Other: circa 1825-1910

John M. Bernhisel political papers, circa 1847-1864

 Series
Identifier: MSS SC 331 Series 1
Scope and Contents note

Copy of collection register, professional papers, certificates of election, Washington and Salt Lake papers, calling cards and invitations, lecture notes, maps, etc.

Dates: Other: circa 1847-1864

Legal instruments relating to Mormons in Utah

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233292769]
Identifier: Vault MSS 707
Scope and Contents Miscellaneous legal documents. The collection consists of an account balance slip signed by Brigham Young, a stock certificate signed by Wilford Woodruff, John Bernhisel, among others; an incorporation bond; a record of trespass action against Lyman E. Johnson; a record of a court action; four receipts of per diem signed by Heber C. Kimball, Jedediah M. Grant, Orson Hyde, and Parley P. Pratt; and a petition for payment to E. D. Mecham, a member of the Mormon Battalion, from the estate of...
Dates: 1838-1895

Secondary sources on John M. Bernhisel, circa 1909-1964

 Series
Identifier: MSS SC 331 Series 3
Scope and Contents note

Contains bibliographies, letters, genealogies, papers, obituaries, medical diplomas, certificates, and other materials.

Dates: Other: circa 1909-1964

Brigham Young letters to Thomas L. Kane

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4096
Scope and Contents

Letters were handwritten by Brigham Young to Thomas L. Kane on October 30, 1854. In the letters Young asks Kane to serve as Utah's territorial delegate to Congress. The two letters are identical and were sent separately to ensure delivery. Collection also includes photocopies of the letters.

Dates: 1854 October 30

Additional filters:

Type
Collection 5
Archival Object 3
 
Subject
Letters 6
Utah -- Politics and government -- 19th century 5
Church and state -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4
Land tenure -- Utah 4
Library legislation -- Utah 4