Collection, 1853-1964.

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Collection, 1853-1964.

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Correspondence and certificates of Lorenzo S. Lyman, plus later family papers. Includes letters from Lorenzo's father, Amasa M. Lyman; his mother, Cornelia E. Lyman; and his brother, Francis M. Lyman. Letters concern the Lyman family and their activities in various locations, including San Bernardino, California; and Fillmore and Parowan, Utah. The letters include references to Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff, Lorenzo Snow, the St. George Temple, and Utah mining and politics. Letters from Francis M. Lyma reflect his concerns about family genealogy and contain information about his travels as an apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a visit to Egypt and Palestine in 1902. There is also a copy of a letter from Lorenzo S. Lyman to Francis M. Lyman, stating his feelings toward the Church. Letters from Richard R. Lyman, Francis Lyman Jr., and Albert R. Lyman, to Lorenzo S. Lyman's family after Lorenzo's death, are also included, as are letters of Lorenzo's wife and children. Certificates of Lorenzo S. Lyman's appointments as probate judge and election official in Iron County, Utah, are included. Also includes a copy of Cornelia E. Lyman's patriarchal blessing; a letter from David O. McKay to Lucile Squires, 1959; and a picture of Francis M. Lyman, his wife Rhoda A. Lyman, and his brother Platte D. Lyman.

1 fd. (ca. 55 items) : Photocopy ; 36 cm. and smaller.Microfilm 1 reel 35 mm.

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8210979

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Lyman, Lorenzo Snow, 1851-1927.

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Lyman, Richard Roswell, 1870-1963

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Professor of civil engineering at the University of Utah, vice-chairman of the Utah State Road Commission, and later apostle of the Mormon Church. From the description of Papers, 1890-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 365486611 Apostle in the Mormon Church. From the description of Letter, 1907. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122351623 Richard Roswell Lyman, a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

Snow, Lorenzo, 1814-1901

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Lorenzo Snow was born 3 April 1814 in Mantua, Ohio. After being baptized a member of the Church, he served a mission in Ohio and the Eastern States. He was ordained to the office of Seventy in 1840. He served as President of the United Order in Brigham City from 1874-1886. He was ordained an apostle in 1849, after which he served missions to England and Europe. He succeeded President Wilford Woodruff, becoming the fifth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 13 September, 1...

Young, Brigham, 1801-1877

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Second president of the Mormon Church. From the description of Certificate, 1876. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122630973 American religious leader, second president of the Mormon Church, first governor of the Territory of Utah, and colonizer who significantly influenced the development of the American West. From the description of Cash ledger books, 1862-1877. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122480196 From the description of Cash ledger books 1862-1877 ...

Lyman, Platte D., 1848-1901.

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McKay, David O. (David Oman), 1873-1970

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McKay served in Quorum of the Twelve, 1906-1934; as counselor in First Presidency, 1934-1951; and as President of the Church, 1951-1970. From the guide to the MS 8524 David O. Mckay addresses and papers circa 1906-1970 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church History Library) Mormon businessman in Logan, Utah. From the guide to the Joseph Morrell letters received, 1883-1906, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Apostle of the Mormon church. ...

St. George Temple (Saint George, Utah)

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The St. George Temple was dedicated in 1877 and located in St. George, Utah. From the description of St. George Temple sealings record, 1881. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 368052246 The St. George Temple was the first temple completed by the LDS church in Utah. It was dedicated by President Brigham Young in 1877. From the guide to the St. George Temple sealings record, 1881, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...

Lyman, Francis M. (Francis Marion), 1840-1916

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Francis M. Lyman was born on January 12, 1840, in Illinois. He was married to Rhoda A. Taylor on November 18, 1857, and they had nine children. On October 4, 1869, Lyman married Clara C. Callister. They had seven children together. Lyman later married Susan Delilah Callister, on October 9, 1884, and they had six children. Lyman worked as a farmer, miller, and businessman for several companies. He served a mission in England from 1860 to 1862, a "home mission" to Millard County in 1872, and again...

Lyman, Amasa M. (Amasa Mason), 1813-1877

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Amasa M. Lyman was a member of Council of the Twelve Apostles. From the guide to the MS 829 Amasa M. Lyman collection 1832-1877 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church History Library) Amasa Mason Lyman was an apostle in the LDS Church from 1842 to 1867. He arrived in Utah in 1847, assisted in the founding of the Mormon colony in San Bernardino, California in 1850, and served as a missionary in Great Britain in 1861. He was excommunicated from the LDS Church in ...

Lyman, Cornelia Eliza Leavitt, 1825-1864.

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Woodruff, Wilford, 1807-1898

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Mormon genealogist, temple recorder, historian, and member of the Utah Militia. He died in 1906. From the guide to the Moses Franklin Farnsworth papers, 1870-1900, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Wilford Woodruff (1807-1898) was the fourth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From the description of Papers, 1873-1903. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51605992 Fourth President of the Mormon Church. Fr...

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...