Biography of John and Louise Smith Park, ca. 1900?

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Biography of John and Louise Smith Park, ca. 1900?

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Typewritten copy of Mary's biography of her parents, but the bulk of the account is autobiographical. Mary tells of coming to Utah in 1847 including incidents en route. She tells of the early settlement of Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah including problems with Indians, crickets and grass hoppers, and the difficult living conditions.

7 leaves.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Park, John, 1802-1869.

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Brockbank, Mary Park.

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Mormon pioneer of 1847. Reportedly, the last survivor of the treks of that year. She was four at the time of her arrival in Salt Lake Valley, Utah and died at age 98. From the description of Biography of John and Louise Smith Park, ca. 1900? (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122604954 ...

Park, Louise Smith, 1818-1891.

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