Heywood, Joseph Leland, 1815-1910

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Merchant in Quincy, Illinois and Church Trustee in Nauvoo.

From the guide to the MS 9480 Joseph L. Heywood collection 1839-1912 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church History Library)

Joseph Leland Heywood (1815-1910) was born in Grafton, Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin Heywood and Hannah Rawson. He began his life as a merchant and left his home in Massachusetts for Illinois in 1838. While in Nauvoo, Heywood heard Joseph Smith (1805-1844) preach and was converted and baptized that same day. He was ordained an Elder and Bishop in 1844. Before following the migration of the church to Utah, Heywood was chosen as a trustee to care for and dispose of the church property at Nauvoo. He was appointed postmaster of Salt Lake City, Utah; set apart as the first Bishop of the 17th ward at Salt Lake City; helped settle Nephi, Utah and Carson Valley, Nevada; was appointed a U.S. marshal in 1851; and was ordained a Patriarch in 1874. Heywood's first wife was Sarepta M. Blodgett and his plural wives were Sarah Symonds, Martha Spence, and Mary Bell.

From the description of Diaries of Joseph Leland Heywood, 1946. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122560070

Joseph Leland Heywood was born on August 1, 1815, in Grafton, Massachusetts. At the age of 22 he became a merchant in Illinois, where he married Sarepta Blodgett in 1841. Joseph first heard Joseph Smith preach while visiting Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1842, and was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mississippi River on the same day. He and Sarepta moved from their home in Quincy to Nauvoo in 1845, and Joseph was made a trustee of the Church property in the area following the explusion of the Mormon leaders. In 1848 the Heywoods departed for Salt Lake City with the Willard Richards Company. Joseph was appointed by the federal government as postmaster of Salt Lake City in 1849 and in 1850 was made the U.S. Marshal for Utah by President Millard Fillmore. He also remained active in Mormon activities, becoming a Patriarch in 1874 and helping to settle the town of Nephi, Utah. Joseph married three plural wives (Sarah Symonds, Martha Spence, and Mary Bell) and had a total of twenty children. He died in Panguitch, Utah, on October 16, 1910.

From the description of Diary of Joseph Leland Heywood, 1946. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 501192221

Mormon pioneer who served as trustee for the property of the Mormon Church at Nauvoo, Illinois; postmaster for Salt Lake City; and U.S. Marshall for Utah. Heywood also helped to colonize southern Utah and the towns of Nephi and Panguitch.

From the description of Joseph Leland Heywood diaries, 1855-1856. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367399917

From the guide to the Joseph Leland Heywood diaries, 1855-1856, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Resident of Nauvoo, Illinois.

From the description of Letter to Mary R. Shumway, 1847 January 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122629970

From the guide to the Joseph Leland Heywood letter to Mary R. Shumway, 1847, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Mormon pioneer who served as trustee for the property of the Mormon Church at Nauvoo, Illinois, postmaster for Salt Lake City, and U.S. Marshall for Utah. Heywood also helped to colonize southern Utah and the towns of Nephi and Panguitch.

From the description of Diaries, 1855-1856 [electronic resource]. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51596708

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creatorOf Joseph Leland Heywood letter to Mary R. Shumway, 1847 L. Tom Perry Special Collections
referencedIn Heywood, Martha Spence, 1812-1873. Journal, 1850-1856. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library
creatorOf MS 1322, Smith, George Albert 1817-1875. George A. Smith papers 1834-1877 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Alvord, D.S. From the Chicago Historical Society [microform]. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Joseph Leland Heywood diaries, 1855-1856 L. Tom Perry Special Collections
creatorOf Heywood, Joseph Leland, 1815-1910. Joseph Leland Heywood diaries, 1855-1856. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Heywood, Martha Spence, 1812-1873. Diary, 1850-1856. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
creatorOf Heywood, Joseph Leland, 1815-1910. Letter to Mary R. Shumway, 1847 January 3. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints promissory note, 1847 L. Tom Perry Special Collections
creatorOf Heywood, Joseph Leland, 1815-1910. Diaries of Joseph Leland Heywood, 1946. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Martha Spence Heywood diary, 1850-1856 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
creatorOf CR 100 396, Historian's Office (1842?-1972). Joseph Smith history documents 1839-1860 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn Heywood, Martha Spence. Journal, 1850-1856. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
referencedIn Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Promissory note, 1847. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Heywood, Joseph L., 1815-1910. Diary of Joseph L. Heywood, 1815-1910. Southern Utah University, Gerald R. Sherratt Library
creatorOf MS 9480, Heywood, Joseph Leland 1815-1910. Joseph L. Heywood collection 1839-1912 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf MS 889, Rich, Charles Coulson 1809-1883. Charles C. Rich collection 1832-1908 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf MS 9622, Nauvoo Restoration, Incorporated (1962-2011). Nauvoo Restoration, Inc. collection 1818-2001 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn CR 342 9, Nauvoo Temple (1840-1848). Nauvoo Temple building Committee records 1841-1852 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf MS 14282, Bullock, Thomas 1816-1885. Collected information concerning the Battle of Nauvoo 1846-1861 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Heywood, Joseph Leland, 1815-1910. Diaries, 1855-1856 [electronic resource]. Harold B. Lee Library
referencedIn MS 8777, Angell, Truman Osborn 1810-1887. Truman O. Angell architectural drawings 1851-1867 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Heywood, Joseph Leland, 1815-1910. Diary of Joseph Leland Heywood, 1946. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Heywood, Martha Spence. Journal of Martha Spence Heywood, 1850-1856. Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
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associatedWith Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861. person
associatedWith Guthrie, James, 1792-1869. person
associatedWith Heywood, Martha Spence. person
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Salt Lake City (Utah)
Fillmore (Utah)
Washington (D.C.)
Nauvoo (Ill.)
Nauvoo (Ill.)
Utah--Salt Lake City
United States
Utah
California
Salt Lake City (Utah)
Utah
Missouri
California
Fillmore (Utah)
Salt Lake City (Utah)
Fillmore (Utah)
Utah--Salt Lake City
California
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Immigration and American Expansion
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Mormon pioneers
Mormons
Mormons
Mormons
Mormons
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Overland Journeys to the Western United States
Peace officers
Peace officers
Pioneers
Politics and government relations
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Birth 1815-08-01

Death 1910-10-16

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