Daniel Spencer diary 1846

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Daniel Spencer diary 1846

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This diary is Daniel Spencer's account of the trek from Nauvoo to Winter Quarters, Nebraska, from March to December 1846. The diary from 11 July to October is not a daily record, but rather a narrative of events observed by the author. The diary is an important record of the Mormon Exodus from Nauvoo, across Iowa to Winter Quarters on the Missouri River. Entries cover ca. 28 March 1846 to 20 December 1846.

1 box; (0.5 linear ft.)

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Spencer, Daniel, 1794-1868.

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Daniel Spencer was born in Westport MA, 20 July 1794. Converted to Mormon Church in 1840, moved to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1841. Served missions to Canada, to the American Indians, to state of MA. Member of Nauvoo City Council and served for a short time at the mayor of Nauvoo. He was among those initially selected by Joseph Smith to be a member of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, an assignment cut short by Joseph Smith's death in June 1844. Appointed by Brigham Young as a Captain of...