Microfilm of the diary of Benjamin Chamberlain Critchlow, covering 1886-1887. In brief entries, Critchlow describes his daily activities and travels, including to Cache, Ogden, St. George, Millville, Pleasant View, and Logan. Also included is an autobiography by Critchlow that describes his family history, move to Nauvoo in 1844, mob violence against Mormons in 1845, his overland travels to Utah in 1851, and various experiences in Utah. All inquiries about this item should be directed to the H. Russell Smith Foundation Curator of Western Historical Manuscripts, San Marino, CA. On the same reel as MFILM 415 (2), autobiography of William Critchlow. Microfilm. San Marino, Calif. : Huntington Library Photographic Dept., 1959. 1 microfilm reel : negative 35 mm. Forms part of the Manuscripts Department's Mormon file, c.1805-1995. Benjamin Chamberlain Critchlow (1835-1924) was born in Leechburg, Pennsylvania. In 1851 he traveled overland to Utah with Harry Walton's Garden Grove Company, and later settled near Ogden. He died in Hyrum, Utah, in 1924.
Critchlow, Benjamin C. (Benjamin Chamberlin), 1835-1924 Mormon pioneers Mormons--Persecutions Mormons--Illinois--History--19th century Mormons--Utah--History--19th century Overland journeys to the Pacific Illinois--History--1778-1865 Utah--History--19th century 1886-1887 1887 Autobiographies Utah 19th century. (aat) Diaries Utah 19th century. (aat)
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Mormon Manuscripts at the Huntington Library Mormonism and the West, Huntington Digital Library
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