Microfilm of two volumes kept by William Fotheringham. The first - kept at Milford, Beaver County, Utah, in 1909 - includes the text of patriarchal blessings given by Fotheringham from 1907-1909, notes on the St. George Temple, and part of Fotheringham's autobiography, including accounts of his leaving Scotland, traveling through Utah, and settling Beaver County. The second volume describes Fotheringham's mission work in India from 1854-1855. It includes references to his time at Manickpatna, Cuttack, Kunderpara, Calcutta, and the Bay of Bengal. The diary concludes with Fotheringham's return voyage to San Francisco by way of Singapore and the China Sea, as well as his travels through San Jose, Union City, Soledad, and Santa Clara. All inquiries about this item should be directed to the H. Russell Smith Foundation Curator of Western Historical Manuscripts at the Huntington Library, San Marino, CA. Microfilm. San Marino, Calif. : Huntington Library Photographic Dept., 1950. 1 microfilm reel : negative 35 mm. Forms part of the Manuscripts Department's Mormon file, c.1805-1995. William Fotheringham (1826-1913) was born in Clackmannan, Scotland. He was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1847 and traveled to Lehi, Utah, in 1850. In 1852 he traveled throughout Juab, Sanpete, Millard, Beaver, and Iron Counties on an exploring expedition, and was later part of an exploring party to the Salmon River as well as the Echo Canyon campaign. He served on missions to India from 1852-1855 and to South Africa from 1861-1864. After settling in Beaver County, Utah, Fotheringham served as mayor of Beaver City, justice of the peace, and as a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature, among other offices. He died in Milford, Beaver County, in 1913.
Fotheringham, William, 1826-1913 Frontier and pioneer life--Utah Mormon missionaries--India Mormon pioneers Mormons--Utah--History--19th century Ocean travel Beaver County (Utah)--History California--Description and travel India--Description and travel India--History--19th century Utah--Description and travel Utah--History--19th century 1854-1909 1909 Autobiographies Utah 20th century. (aat) Diaries India 19th century. (aat)
Source
Mormon Manuscripts at the Huntington Library Mormonism and the West, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Microfilm of originals loaned by Juanita Brooks, June 20, 1950.
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