Papers, 1848-1901.

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Papers, 1848-1901.

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The biography, written by his son, Albert R. Lyman covers the period of Platte's birth en route to Utah, 1848 to his death after many years of hardship in San Juan County. His diary covers the European Mission, 1898-1901.

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University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

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University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

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Lyman, Albert R. (Albert Robison), 1880-1973

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Rancher, president of San Juan Stake and later the European Mission. From the description of Platte De Alton Lyman. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122610470 Born in Denmark. Crossed plains as member of the Willies handcart company. Settled in southern Utah, later helped colonize San Juan County. From the description of Bishop Jense Nielson, 1936. (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122480914 Born in Denmark, converted to Mormon...

Lyman, Platte De Alton, 1848-1901.

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Platte D. Lyman, a son of Amasa Lyman and Eliza Partridge Lyman, was born on August 20, 1848, in a wagon on the Platte River. He was called by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help Silas S. Smith head the San Juan Mission in 1879, and essentially took over command of the expedition during Smith's prolonged absences. He also served as president of the Mormon Church's European Mission and spent several years in Europe on various mission trips. Lyman married Adelia Robinson in 186...