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Leany family history as written from memory by William Leany

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 2411

Scope and Contents

Handwritten autobiography, will, and testimony to the veracity of the Mormon Church. Also included are photocopies and typescripts of these items. Leany was a convert to the Mormon Church who moved to Missouri in 1836. He was present at the Haun's Mill Massacre. He moved to Nauvoo, Illinois and later migrated to Utah living in Parowan and Harrisburg.

Dates

  • 1888-1891

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 Leany family history as written from memory by William Leany must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Mormon pioneer living in Harrisburg, Utah.

Extent

3 items (16 p.)

Custodial History

Donated by Lorelei Hills in 1986.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Lorelei Hills; 1986.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Title
Register of Leany family history as written from memory by William Leany
Status
In Progress
Author
Elisa Visick
Date
2010 October 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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