Brown, James S. (James Stephens), 1828-1902

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Utah pioneer and missionary for the Mormon Church.

From the description of Diaries, 1857-1893. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122480523

Mormon pioneer and missionary. James Stephens Brown was born in 1828 and died 1902.

From the description of Journal of James S. Brown. 1968. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 51328229

Arizona pioneer, head of the Mormon mission to the Navajo Indians in Arizona (1875-1876).

From the description of Diary, 1875-1876. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367332843

From the guide to the James Stephens Brown diary, 1875-1876, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections)

Mormon pioneer and missionary. James Stephens Brown lived from 1828 to 1902.

From the description of The James S. Brown diary and journal [extract]. 1967. (Utah State University). WorldCat record id: 51328228

James Stephens Brown (1828-1902) was born 4 July 1828, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to Daniel Brown and Elizabeth Stephens. He became a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) and was baptized in 1844. He joined the as they were being driven from Illinois. After Brown arrived on the Missouri river he joined the Mormon Battalion and marched to California. In 1847 he was discharged and he and others of the Mormon Battalion found employment with a Mr. Sutter on the Sacramento River, where they discovered gold. In 1848 he arrived in Salt Lake Valley; he was ordained a Seventy and became a member of the third Quorum of Seventy. In the fall of 1849 he was called on a mission to the Society Islands, where he experienced several dangerous hardships. After a time in the Society Islands he was expelled by French authorities. He returned to Utah, and was for a number of years closely associated with Indian missions. 23 September 1862, he returned to Salt Lake City after having filled a successful mission to Great Britain. Soon after his return he met with a severe accident, losing one of his legs, and was thus maimed for the remainder of his days. Although Brown had a very limited education he was said to be an interesting speaker and spent much of his time lecturing in different parts of the Territory. In 1892-1893 he filled another successful mission to the Society Islands. In 1898 he was invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of gold in California; being one of the original discoverers, he was made a guest of honor. Brown married four wives. His first wife was Lybia Jane Tanner. The names of her children were Lybia J., Rachel Elizabeth, Emeretta, James T., Zina May, August, and Valentine. He then married Rebecca Ann McBride in September 1854; the names of her children were Deseret, Daniel, Alveretta, Vantile Mac, Burtina, Pauline, Homer, and Alphonso. O 31 January 1863 he married Elia Lester; she bore him nine children, their names were Leo, Zimania Wilford, Elando, Annie Eliza, Frank Lester, Charles, Sarah-Emma, and Ada. He married Elizabeth Clegg, his last wife, on 4 March 1872; her children were Mary Lillious, Gaurdello, Mark C., Benjamin Joseph, Louetta, and Myrtle J. At his death Brown was survived by three of his wives and twenty-one of the above named children. Brown died 25 March 1902, at his home in Salt Lake City, leaving a large posterity. Before his death he wrote an interesting sketch of his life which was published under the title Life of a Pioneer, being the Autobiography of James S. Brown, in which the details of Brown's life are depicted.

From the guide to the James Stephens Brown papers, 1849-1892, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

Mormon missionary, author, and pioneer.

From the description of Papers, 1854-1952. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86161624

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creatorOf Brown, James Stephens, b. 1828. The James S. Brown diary and journal [extract]. Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
creatorOf MS 889, Rich, Charles Coulson 1809-1883. Charles C. Rich collection 1832-1908 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Brown, James Stephens, b. 1828. Dictation from James Stephens Brown : ms., 1886. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Brown, James Stephens, b. 1828. Diary, 1875-1876. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brown, James Stephen, 1828-1902. Diaries and account book. 1857-1892. [microform]. Utah Division of State History, Utah Historical Society
creatorOf James Stephens Brown diary, 1875-1876 L. Tom Perry Special Collections
creatorOf Brown, James Stephens, b. 1828. Journal of James S. Brown. Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
referencedIn Porter, Rulon E. Mormons in Arizona, 1873-1948 (bulk 1873-1888). University of Arizona Libraries
creatorOf Brown, James Stephens, 1828-1902. Diaries, 1857-1893. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf Brown, James Stephens, 1828-1902. Diaries, 1849-1892. Landmarks of Science Microform Service
referencedIn Hyde, Orson, 1805-1878. Blessing, 1855. Harold B. Lee Library
creatorOf James Stephens Brown papers, 1849-1892 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
creatorOf Brown, James Stephens, b. 1828. Papers, 1854-1952. Harold B. Lee Library
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associatedWith Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918. person
associatedWith Brown family. family
associatedWith Brown family. family
associatedWith Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints corporateBody
associatedWith Cotton Mission (Utah) corporateBody
associatedWith Hyde, Orson, 1805-1878. person
associatedWith Rich, Charles Coulson 1809-1883 person
associatedWith Tanner, George S. person
associatedWith United States. Army. Mormon Battalion. corporateBody
associatedWith Young, Brigham, 1801-1877. person
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Ogden (Utah)
Utah--Tooele
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Birth 1828-07-04

Death 1902-03-25

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