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Jacob Gates land certificate for Margaret Snell

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 4013

Scope and Contents note

Land certificate certifying that Margaret Snell is the lawful claimant of Lot 5 Block 2, St. George, April 29, 1865. Signed by Jacob Gates and I. Ivins. One handwritten page, 3.5 by 3.75 inches.

Dates

  • 1865

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Jacob Gates land certificate for Margaret Snell, must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Jacob Gates (1811-1892) was president of the fourth quorum of the Seventies in 1844. He served many missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was also politically active.

Jacob Gates was born March 9, 1811 in St. Johnsberry, Caledonia, Vermont to Lucy Plumley and Thomas Gates. He married Mary Minerva Snow March 16, 1833 and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in June on that same year. Jacob and his wife followed the church to Missouri, Illinois, and finally Utah. He was made a president of the fourth quorum of the Seventies in 1844. He served several missions throughout his life to the states and Europe. He lived in St. George, Washington County, Utah, for several years and served on the county court and in the Utah Territory House of Representatives representing Washington and Kane counties. Jacob died April 14, 1892 in Provo, Utah.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Land certificate certifying that Margaret Snell is the lawful claimant of Lot 5 Block 2, St. George, 29 Apr 1865.

Custodial History note

Purchased from Peter Crawley in 1987.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchased; Peter Crawley; 1987.

Appraisal note

Utah and the American West (Collection development policy for 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts).

Processing Information note

Processed; H. Christine Broomhead; 14 June 2007.

Title
Register of Jacob Gates land certificate for Margaret Snell
Status
Completed
Author
H. Christine Broomhead and Karen Glenn, student processors;John Murphy, curator
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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