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Ezra T. Benson, autobiography, 1857

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Account of Benson's activities through 1844, including early life in Massachusetts; conversion to the Church in Quincy, Illinois; experiences in Nauvoo; missionary activities in Massachusetts; and electioneering mission for Joseph Smith to New Jersey (1844). Refers to interactions with Oson Hyde, John E. Page, Hyrum Smith, Willard Richards, Joseph L. Heywood, and John Pack. Edited by Robert L. Campbell. At end is June 25, 1857 cover letter from Benson in England to Wilford Woodruff.

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John F. Boynton history, 1857

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Orson Hyde, autobiography, 1858

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Account of Hyde's early life in Connecticut; experiences in Kirtland, Ohio, including work in the Gilbert and Whitney store; baptism in October 1831; activities in Missouri; and various missionary travels.

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Luke Johnson, autobiography, 1857-1858

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Begins with information about Luke Johnson's father, John Johnson, and the tar and feathering of Joseph Smith at Hiram, Ohio. Continues with account of Luke Johnson's missionary travels, experiences with Zion's Camp, and activities as a constable in Kirtland, assisting Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Sr., and F. G. Williams. Copied by Robert L. Campbell and Richard Bentley.

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Lyman E. Johnson history, 1857

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Amasa M. Lyman, autobiography, 1856

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Lyman briefly overviews his activities in a letter to Wilford Woodruff, August 23, 1856. Woodruff includes additional information.

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Thomas B. Marsh, history and autobiography, 1857

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Includes draft of Marsh's history written by Wilford Woodruff and copied by Robert L. Campbell, and Marsh's autobiography written after his arrival in Utah in fall of 1857. Autobiography reviews Marsh's early life, travel to Palmyra, New York and acquaintance with Martin Harris and Oliver Cowdery, missionary travels, and activities in Kirtland and in Missouri, as copied by Robert L. Campbell and Richard Bentley. Last page contains partial copy of Heber C. Kimball's autobiography.

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William E. McLellin history, 1857-1858

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John E. Page history, 1857-1858

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Includes partial draft written by Wilford Woodruff, with copies by Robert L. Campbell and Richard Bentley, overviewing Page's missionary travels, experiences in Missouri, and activities in Pennsylvania. Includes information from an earlier synopsis written by Page and information supplied by Brigham Young.

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David W. Patten history, 1857-1858

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Includes drafts by Wilford Woodruff, Robert L. Campbell, and Richard Bentley, overviewing Patten's conversion, missionary travels, experiences in Kirtland and Missouri, administrations to the sick, the Battle of Crooked River, and his death. Includes information extracted from Patten's missionary journal and writings of Wilford Woodruff, Charles C. Rich, and Heber C. Kimball.