Young, John W., 1957-

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John W. Young (1844-1924) was the son of Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angell. John W. Young served as a member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prior to his father's death as well as being a counselor to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. But John W. Young is better known for his business enterprises, mainly railroad construction. He was involved in several railroad companies or railroad construction projects during the latter half of the 19th Century in Utah and throughout the West.

From the guide to the John W. Young Papers, 1880-1889, (Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives)

John W. Young (1844-1924) was the son of Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angell. John W. Young served as a member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prior to his father's death as well as being a counselor to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. However, John W. Young is better known for his business enterprises, mainly railroad construction. He was involved in several railroad companies or railroad construction projects during the latter half of the 19th Century in Utah and throughout the West.

From the description of John W. Young papers, 1876-1889. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 71850944

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creatorOf Young, John W. John W. Young papers, 1876-1889. Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
referencedIn Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Minutes of the Little Colorado Stake, 1878-1887. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
creatorOf United States. Office of Internal Revenue. Utah District. United States Office of Internal Revenue, Utah District, field records, 1862-1878. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn George Lemmon (Firm : Pocahontas, Ark.),. John W. Young [graphic] / Lemmons Studio [photographer]. Arkansas History Commission
referencedIn Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1863-1879 Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary. Correspondence, 1865-1891 Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. LT COL DUKE AND CAPT YOUNG ON THE MOON National Archives at College Park
creatorOf John W. Young Papers, 1880-1889 Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesManuscript Collection
referencedIn Records of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 1903 - 2006. Historical Photograph Files National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. Space shuttle orbiter Columbia, OV-102, launch and tracking, Kennedy Space Center, Florida National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ARRIVAL OF GT-3 ASTRONAUTS, PATRICK AFB AND CAPE KENNEDY, FLORIDA National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Smith, Lot. Correspondence, 1876-1902. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
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associatedWith Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. corporateBody
associatedWith George Lemmon (Firm : Pocahontas, Ark.), corporateBody
correspondedWith Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 person
associatedWith Meek, Fielding B. person
associatedWith Smith, Lot. person
correspondedWith Smithsonian Institution corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Office of Internal Revenue. Utah District. corporateBody
associatedWith Young, Brigham, 1801-1877. person
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