John T. Dorcheus correspondence and genealogy
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, poetry, genealogies, temple record books, and miscellaneous items. The materials deal with Dorcheus, his family, and his genealogy. Most of the correspondence was between Dorcheus and his son, John Alexander Dorcheus, and other family members in 1918 when John was serving in the United States Army. John was killed in action on 7 Oct. 1918. One letter is from John Alexander's wife expressing grief at the loss of her husband. Also included is a "Branch Record" of the Clarks Creek Branch of the Mormon Church. It lists baptisms and confirmations from 1881 to 1925.
Dates
- 1881-1976
Creator
- Dorcheus, John T., 1843-1932 (Person)
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 Correspondence and genealogy must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Mormon pioneer to Utah and Idaho and a polygamist. He was also known as John Nicolai Thueson.
Extent
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Appraisal
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
- American poetry -- 19th century
- Ashton (Idaho) -- History
- Clarks Creek (Idaho) -- History
- Dorcheus, John Alexander
- Genealogies
- Home and Family
- Latter Day Saints -- Idaho -- Ashton -- Correspondence
- Latter Day Saints -- Idaho -- Clarks Creek -- History
- Letters
- Lists
- Social Life and Customs
- Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence
- Thuesen family
- World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- History
- Title
- Register of John T. Dorcheus correspondence and genealogy
- Author
- Megan Furcini
- Date
- 2011 April 11
- 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
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States