Diary of William Young Empey, 1847.

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Diary of William Young Empey, 1847.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/228721102

This incomplete manuscript provides a partial glimpse of the experiences of the first Mormon party that traveled to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1847 under the direction of Brigham Young as well as the operation of the first Mormon ferry on the Upper Crossing of the North Platte River.

1 item.20 leaves.24.5 cm.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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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...