Willden, Charles, 1806-1883.
Charles Willden (1806-1883), originally a steel refiner in Sheffield, England, joined the LDS Church and migrated to Iron County, Utah. He then moved to and homesteaded Cove Creek. He built a substantial stockaded structure called Fort Willden, serving as a refuge for those traveling to Cedar City and St. George. Brigham Young later asked if Willden would give the fort to the LDS Church and it was renamed Cove Fort. Willden served a mission in England and died in Beaver in 1883.
From the guide to the Charles Willden papers, 1949-1963, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)
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| creatorOf | Willden, Charles, 1806-1883. Biography. | Landmarks of Science Microform Service | |
| creatorOf | Charles Willden papers, 1949-1963 | J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division | |
| creatorOf | MS 2674, Carleton, James Henry 1814-1873. Collected material concerning the Mountain Meadows Massacre 1859-1961 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library |
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| associatedWith | Willden, Eleanor Turner. | person |
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Birth 1806
Death 1883
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