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Goldthwaite family papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 8197

Scope and Contents

Contains several documents related to the Goldthwaite family, and the Knight family by association. Includes two genealogical books with temple records of the Goldthwaite family, as well as a book with Knight family history, and another journal. All pertains to the family history and records in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated approximately 1894-1944.

Dates

  • approximately 1894-1944

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 the Goldthwaite family papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

The Goldthwaite family were farmers and merchants in Massachusetts, who later moved to upstate New York. Jesse G. Goldthwaite (1779-1870) had been born in Northbridge, Massachusetts on March 23, 1779. He married Sally Burt in 1808, and they had twelve children. Among these was a daughter, Lydia (1812-1884), who joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canada in 1833. While the other members of the Goldthwaite family remained in and around New York, Lydia followed the Church to Ohio, Illinois, and eventually Utah. In 1835 she married Newel Knight, Sr. and they had eight children, including Jesse Knight (1845-1921).

Extent

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Maintained in original order.

Custodial History

Found in Harvard Heath's workroom in 2013.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found; Harvard Heath's workroom; 2013.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts. Contains papers related to Latter-day Saint family history.

Processing Information

Processed; Kelsey Samuelsen, student manuscript processor, and John M. Murphy, curator; 2013.

Title
Register of the Goldthwaite family papers
Status
Completed
Author
Kelsey Samuelsen, student manuscripts processor, and John M. Murphy, curator.
Date
2013 May 7
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