Journal, 1850-1856.

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Journal, 1850-1856.

Mormon convert at age 33; third wife of polygamist Joseph L. Heywood. The diary describes trek west, the scenery, the people, settlement of Nephi, Utah, Indian troubles, birth and death and hardships of pioneering.

125 leaves.

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Heywood, Joseph Leland, 1815-1910

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Merchant in Quincy, Illinois and Church Trustee in Nauvoo. From the guide to the MS 9480 Joseph L. Heywood collection 1839-1912 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church History Library) Joseph Leland Heywood (1815-1910) was born in Grafton, Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin Heywood and Hannah Rawson. He began his life as a merchant and left his home in Massachusetts for Illinois in 1838. While in Nauvoo, Heywood heard Joseph Smith (1805-1844) preach and was conv...

Heywood, Martha Spence, 1812-1873.

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