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Samuel Driggs testament

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 691

Scope and Contents

Testament includes information about the conversion of Samuel Driggs to the Latter-day Saint Church and his immigration and contributions to the settlement of Davis County, Utah, and his last requests to family and friends as witnessed at this request by Allen Taylor, John Bear, and John Ellison.

Dates

  • 1854 January 16

Creator

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 Samuel Driggs testament must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Samuel Driggs (1820-1854) was a Mormon pioneer and early settler of Davis County, Utah.

Extent

1 item (5 p.) (0.05 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Photocopy.

Custodial History

Donated by Samuel R. Driggs and LaRee A. Hall Driggs in 1976.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Samuel R. Driggs and LaRee A. Hull Driggs; 1976.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Samuel Driggs testament
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 July 15
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States