Orton, Joseph, 1833-

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Joseph Orton was born in 1833 in Amington, Warwickshire, England, and was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1855. He emigrated to the United States, arriving in New York in 1856. He went to Utah in 1858 and settled in Saint George in 1861. In the 1880s he worked as a missionary and genealogical researcher in England.

From the description of Autobiography, [19--]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81170519

From the description of Autobiography, [19--]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702150167

Born in England, emigrated to Utah in 1856, settled in St. George. Entered United Order, and spent 1880-1881 on a mission to England. Bulk of autobiography is based on his mission journal.

From the description of Autobiography, 1833-1911. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122487371

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creatorOf Orton, Joseph, 1833-. Autobiography, [19--]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Orton, Joseph, 1833-. Autobiography, 1878-1911. Copied by Floyd L. Eisenhour [and] Lorin Spendlove [microform] 1937. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Orton, Joseph, 1833-. Autobiography, [19--]. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Orton, Joseph, 1833-. Autobiography, 1833-1911. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
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England
Great Britain
England
Saint George (Utah)
New York
Washington County (Utah)
Utah
New York (State)
Great Britain
St. George (Utah)
Saint George (Utah)
Utah
Saint George (Utah)
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Mormon Missions
Mormons
Mormons
Mormons
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Birth 1833

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