Letters, 1843-1844.

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Letters, 1843-1844.

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Photocopies of handwritten letters written from Nauvoo, Illinois. Bennion writes to family members concerning plans of his parents to migrate to the United States from England, the need for a strong family organization, and the economic and social conditions in Nauvoo.

3 items (4 pages).

Harold B. Lee Library

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Bennion, John E., 1820-1877.

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John E. Bennion (1820-1877) was born in Hawarden, Wales. He was converted to the Mormon faith by John Taylor (1808-1887). In 1842 he married Esther Wainwright and a week later they set sail for the United States. A practioner of polygamy, Bennion participated in the Utah War of 1857-58 and went on a mission to England from 1872-73. From the description of Letters of John E. Bennion, 1850-1856. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 12254583...