Autobiography, 1894.

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Autobiography, 1894.

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Handwritten autobiography with a typescript of the item. Adams came from Ireland, migrated to Nauvoo, Illinois, an later to Salt Lake Valley, Utah. He also lived in Springville, Spanish Fork, Parowan, and Cedar City, Utah. Adams writes about Jacob Hamblin's efforts to convert Indians, the preparations to meet the United States Army coming to Utah in 1857 and 1858, going on a mission for the Mormon Church, and meeting Emma Hales Smith, the wife of the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith (1805-1844). Also included are lists of family members.

2 vols. (1 linear inch).

Harold B. Lee Library

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