Nauvoo Legion (Utah) Battalion of Life Guards

Dates:
Active 1850
Active 1856

Biographical notes:

Company of life guards was formally organized in 1849, followed by independent battalion organization in 1852. Unit was subject at all times to call of territorial governor and lieutenant general of Nauvoo Legion. Also known as Rangers or Minutemen.

From the guide to the MS 17205 Nauvoo Legion (Utah) papers 1850-1856 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church History Library)

Links to collections

Comparison

This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.

  • Added or updated
  • Deleted or outdated

Information

Permalink:
SNAC ID:

Subjects:

  • General Authorities
  • General Authorities
  • Indian relations
  • Pioneers
  • Pioneers

Occupations:

not available for this record

Places:

  • California Trail (as recorded)