Isaac Groo papers, 1864-1895

Sub-Series

Identifier: Vault MSS 76 Series 3 Sub-Series 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, poetry, newspaper articles, an autobiography, and other materials related to Groo's life. Includes information on his missionary service in Australia, his work ranching, and his encarceration for practicing polygamy. Materials date from between 1864 and 1895.

Dates

1864-1895

Creator

Groo, Isaac, 1827-1895 (creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Condition restricted; permission to use original materials must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services. Patrons should use microfilm copies.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Isaac Groo (1827-1895) was a Mormon rancher in Utah and Wyoming.

Isaac Groo was born April 2, 1827 at Neversink, Sullivan County, New York, the son of Samuel Groo and Mercy Tuttle. On July 4, 1864 he married Mary Jane Whitney, his fourth of six wives in the order of plural marriage. Between 1875 and 1876 he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Australia. He operated a ranch in Utah and in Wyoming. Groo died on January 24, 1895 in Salt Lake City, Utah.