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Topham, S. S. (Silas Sanford), 1874-1905

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1874 - 1905

Biographical History

S. S. Topham (1874-1895) was a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southern States.

Silas Sanford Topham was born April 15, 1874 in Paragonah, Utah to John Topham and Betsey Baker. He served a mission to the Southern States from April 12, 1897 to May 6, 1899. He married Mary Jensen on July 17, 1895 and they had five children. He died on July 23, 1895.

Citation:
Diary book, 199-?: t.p., etc. (property of Elder S.S. Topham; Silas Sanford Topham; b. 1874; d. 1905)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

S. S. Topham ledger

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230332378]
Identifier: MSS SC 3256
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a ledger recording "circulars" sent out by South Carolina Conference President, S.P. Oldham, from January 4, 1897 to February 9, 1898. There are nine circulars labeled "Circular A #1" through "Circular A #9." Topham inserted four pages of notes, which he titled "Items of instructions in Priesthood meeting at Chesterfield Conf. Nov 15 & 16, [18]97 From Apostles Lymon [sic] & Cowley, Pres. [Elias] Kimball & Pres. Oldham." (83 pp.)

Dates: 1897-1898
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / S. S. Topham ledger

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