Mormon colonies in Texas 1845-1858, 1896-1974.

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Mormon colonies in Texas 1845-1858, 1896-1974.

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Photocopies of published and unpublished articles dealing with Mormon settlements in three counties of Texas led by Lyman Wight. Also included are letters of enquiry by Elray L. Christiansen, the mission president for the Mormon Church in Texas.

18 items (3 folders).

Harold B. Lee Library

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Wight, Lyman, 1796-1858.

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Lyman Wight, son of Levi Wight Jr. and Sarah Corbin, was born 9 May 1796. He served as an LDS apostle from 1841-1849. Shortly before the death of Joseph Smith, plans were made to move some colonies of the church west. Texas had been considered as a possible place for the saints to find refuge. After the death of Joseph Smith, Wight tried to convince Brigham Young to let him lead a colony to Texas. He and Brigham Young were in disagreement and Wight left the church, leading a group of 150 people ...

Christiansen, ElRay L. (ElRay LaVar), 1897-1975

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ElRay L. Christiansen graduated from Utah State Agricultural College in agronomy, 1920. He was principal of Moroni High School, 1923-1924, and served with his wife in Central States Mission, 1924-1925. Teacher at LDS seminary in Logan, 1936-1937 and 1941-1943; president of Texas Mission, 1937-1941; president of Logan (1943-1951) and Salt Lake (1953-1961) temples; Assistant to Council of the Twelve Apostles, 1951-1975; mission supervisor; and temple coordinator, 1961-1972. From the gu...