Thurber, Albert King, 1826-1888

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Born in Rhode Island, immigrated to California in 1849 where he joined the LDS Church en route; married and settled in Spanish Fork. Later moved to Richfield and explored the Wayne County, Utah area.

From the description of Diary, 1853-1867. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122323006

Thurber was convert to the LDS Church. He served several missions, including one to England in 1865. He was also a member of the Utah legislature, and later served as a delegate to the legislature.

From the description of The Albert King Thurber papers. 1822-1877. (University of Utah). WorldCat record id: 61050815

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referencedIn Kelly, Charles, 1889-1971. Papers, 1889-1971. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
creatorOf Thurber, Albert King, 1826-1888. Albert King Thurber dictation : Richfield, Utah, [1886?]. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Kelly, Charles, 1889-1971. Papers, 1889-1971. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library
creatorOf Thurber, Albert King, 1826-1888. The Albert King Thurber papers. 1822-1877. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library
referencedIn Charles Kelly papers, 1889-1971 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
referencedIn PH 8004, Smith, Bathsheba Wilson Bigler 1822-1910. Bathsheba W. Bigler Smith photograph collection circa 1865-1900 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Thurber, Albert King, 1826-1888. Diary, 1853-1867. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
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 Thurber, Albert King. Letter, 21 Mar 1881. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
creatorOf Thurber, Albert King, 1826-1888. Albert King Thurber journal and related papers, [ca. 1849-1881]. UC Berkeley Libraries
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associatedWith Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918. person
associatedWith Kelly, Charles, person
associatedWith Kelly, Charles. person
associatedWith Kelly, Charles, 1889-1971. person
associatedWith Lake Branch (Iowa) corporateBody
associatedWith Nichols, L. H. person
associatedWith Smith, Bathsheba Wilson Bigler 1822-1910 person
associatedWith Smith, George Albert 1817-1875 person
associatedWith Snow, Erastus Fairbanks, 1818-1888. person
associatedWith University of Utah. Libraries. Manuscripts Division. corporateBody
associatedWith Utah. Legislature corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Prattville (Utah)
United States
Utah County (Utah)
California
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
Utah
California
Wayne County (Utah)
Utah
Utah
Sevier County (Utah)
Spanish Fork (Utah)
Subject
Mormon converts
Gold mines and mining
Indians of North America
Mormons
Mormons
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Birth 1826-07-07

Death 1888-03-21

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