Latter Day Saints
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Brown biography
Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230351030]
Identifier: MSS 5909
Scope and Contents
David Brown's third great grandson, Erold Clark Wiscombe, writes about Brown's family history; marriage to Elizabeth Stephens; removal to Illinois in 1831; conversion to Mormonism in 1840; removal to Florence, Nebraska; son, James, joining the Mormon Battalion; quarrel with Brigham Young leading to removal to Calhoun, Iowa; Indian difficulties in Iowa; rebaptism in Salt Lake City, in 1874; and death in Calhoun, Iowa.
Dates:
1804-1875
Newel Kimball Whitney collection on military units, 1840-1858
Sub-Series
Identifier: Vault MSS 76 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
Contains poll books, certificates, petitions, reports, orders, and other materials related to Mormon militia units, including both the Nauvoo Legion and the Mormon Battalion. Materials date from between 1840 and 1858.
Dates:
1840-1858
Thomas L. Kane note and orders for Mormon Battalion, 1846-1847
Sub-Series — Box 14: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232550761]
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents
Contains a note and order regarding the Mormon Battalion. Materials date between 1846 and 1847.
Dates:
1846-1847