Microfilm of a partial autobiography by Edward Peay. It describes his early life in England, his conversion to Mormonism, and a part of his voyage to the United States in 1849. On the same reel as MSS MFILM 00160. 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., 1949. 1 microfilm reel : negative 35 mm. Forms part of the Manuscripts Department's Mormon file, c.1805-1995. Edward Peay (1829-1900) was born in England. He sailed to the United States in 1849 and died in Provo in 1900.
Peay, Edward, 1829-1900 Mormon converts Mormon pioneers Mormons--England--History--19th century Great Britain--History--19th century 1849 Autobiographies England 19th century. (aat)
Source
Mormon Manuscripts at the Huntington Library Mormonism and the West, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Microfilm of original loaned by Mrs. John H. Durrant through Juanita Brooks, June 2, 1949.
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