Platte De Alton Lyman papers 1898-1901

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Platte De Alton Lyman papers 1898-1901

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The Platte De Alton Lyman papers (1898-1901) consist of a diary by Lyman and a biography of Lyman by his son, Albert R. Lyman. Platte Lyman was a cattle and horse rancher in southern Utah. He also served in various capacities in the LDS Church.

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J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division

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Lyman, Platte De Alton, 1848-1901.

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Platte D. Lyman, a son of Amasa Lyman and Eliza Partridge Lyman, was born on August 20, 1848, in a wagon on the Platte River. He was called by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help Silas S. Smith head the San Juan Mission in 1879, and essentially took over command of the expedition during Smith's prolonged absences. He also served as president of the Mormon Church's European Mission and spent several years in Europe on various mission trips. Lyman married Adelia Robinson in 186...

Lyman, Albert R. (Albert Robison), 1880-1973

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Rancher, president of San Juan Stake and later the European Mission. From the description of Platte De Alton Lyman. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122610470 Born in Denmark. Crossed plains as member of the Willies handcart company. Settled in southern Utah, later helped colonize San Juan County. From the description of Bishop Jense Nielson, 1936. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122480914 Born in Denmark, converted to Mormon...