Papers of William Young Empey, 1847-1890 (bulk 1853-1854)

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Papers of William Young Empey, 1847-1890 (bulk 1853-1854)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123419596

The bulk of the records consist of account books, passenger lists and receipts documenting Empey's work in England and America as an agent of the Perpetual Emigration Fund (PEF) of the Mormon Church.

307 ipieces.2 boxes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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SNAC Resource ID: 6813201

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Empey, William A. (William Adam), 1808-1890

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Empey crossed the plains with the original Mormon pioneer company in 1847, but was detailed to remain at the Platte Ferry. From the description of Diary, 1847. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122554508 Mormon pioneer and missionary who was born in Canada. From the description of Diary, 1852-1854. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122536537 Born July 4, 1808, in modern-day Ontario Province, Canada, William Adam Empey returned to the United Sta...

Richards, Samuel W. (Samuel Whitney), 1824-1909

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Carpenter, Colonel of Utah Militia, author, editor of the "Millenial Star," missionary, and president of the European Mission for the Mormon Church. From the description of Sworn oath 1903. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122552885 Richards was president of European Mission, 1852-1855 and 1857-1858, and president of Eastern States Mission, 1895-1897. From the guide to the MS 6576 Samuel W. Richards papers 1837-1929 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Chu...

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company

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Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company, founded in October 1849, aided poor Europeans in move to the Salt Lake City. Brigham Young was president and Willard Richards was secretary. From the description of Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company Records, 1857, 1860. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702128271 Fund established to help Mormons financially to emigrate to Utah. From the description of Receipts, 1853-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82190484 ...