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Notes from the life of John D. T. McAllister

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 3119

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a microfilmed copy of a typescript. The item is a one-page biography of John D. T. McAllister by an unknown author at an unspecified time. McAllister was born in Delaware on 19 Feb. 1827 and died on 21 Jan. 1910. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1844. He migrated to Utah in 1851, took several wives, and had numerous children. He served on two missions for his church, lived for a time in St. George, Utah, and held numerous positions of responsibility. Also included is another photocopy of a microfilmed copy of a typescript. This item is 8 pages long and was a biography of "William James Frazier McAllister," which was "written by his daugter-in-law, D. McAllistter." William was born in Delaware on 16 Aug. 1845. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1861, and he came to Utah in the same year. He had various jobs in Salt Lake City, Utah, and he served in Utah's Black Hawk War. William served in law enforcement, as a carpenter on the Mormon Tabernacle, and moved to St. George, Utah, in 1869. He later lived in Panaca, Nevada, but later returned to St. George. He had two wives and many children.

Dates

  • approximately 1933

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from XXX must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 item : (8 p.)

Custodial History

These items were photocopied from reel 5 of the 920 microfilm collection.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

General

Formerly in film call number: 920 no. 1.

Title
Register of Notes from the life of John D. T. McAllister
Status
In Progress
Author
Garrett Schroath
Date
2011 February 22
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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