Autobiographies and a biography, 1871-1898.

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Autobiographies and a biography, 1871-1898.

Two handwritten autobiographies, a biography of George Jarvis (1823-1913), miscellaneous materials, and photocopies of these items. Anne was born in England and married George Jarvis at age sixteen. She and George were converted to the Mormon Church in 1848. George worked as a sailor to earn money for the journey to Utah. They arrived in Salt Lake City around 1860 and moved to St. George, Utah in 1861. Anne had eleven children. Anne recounts the major events of her life and writes about her spiritual experiences and dreams. Also included are a brief biography of George Jarvis and patriarchal blessings of family members.

1 vol. (222 pages) + 222 leaves.

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Jarvis, George (George Franklin), 1823-1913

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Jarvis, Anne Prior, 1829 or 30-1913.

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Mormon woman who was born in England and migrated to St. George, Utah. From the description of Autobiographies and a biography, 1871-1898. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122494793 From the guide to the Anne Prior Jarvis autobiographies and a biography, 1871-1898, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...