UUM_Ms0041.xml Inventory of the Timothy Kendell autobiography Kendell (Timothy) autobiography Finding aid created by Della L. Dye. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections

1972 (last modified: 2019)

295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 special@library.utah.edu https://lib.utah.edu/collections/special-collections/index.php

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-03-18. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Timothy Kendell autobiography Kendell, Timothy, 1861-1948 MS 0041 0.25 linear feet 1 box 1969 September The Timothy Kendell autobiography (1861-1948) includes personal and family information, poetry, and a history of Uintah, Utah. The autobiography was compiled by Carolyn Kendell. English .

Timothy Kendell was born 9 October 1861 at South Weber, Davis County, Utah. At that time, it was called Kingston's Fort. When the Morrisites moved there and the population grew, it became known as Morristown, but this was for a short time and then the name was changed back to South Weber. Kendell's parents were English converts to the LDS Church, coming to Salt Lake City in 1854. In 1855, they headed for the Weber River area so they could have irrigation for a farm. Timothy Kendell married Sarah Ann Prophet in 1888 in the Logan temple. He served in various capacities in the LDS Church, as well as Justice of the Peace, director of the Uintah Central Canal Co., Notary Public, weigh master for the Amalgamated Sugar Co., and various other positions in the community.

The Timothy Kendell autobiography (1861-1948) includes personal and family information, poetry, and a history of Uintah, Utah. The autobiography mentions Joseph Morris and the Morrisite Movement, as well as names of early settlers and industries. Kendell also relates information about Uintah after the railroad came through the area and how it was a terminus for freight and passengers going south. Biographies of Sarah Ann Prophet Kendell, Margaret Drinkwater Prophet, and Richard Prophet are included. Compiled by Carolyn Kendell.

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Processed by Della L. Dye in 1972.

Folder 2 added by Gina C Giang in 2024.

Click here to read a statement on harmful language in library records.

Kendell, Sarah Ann Prophet, 1867- Prophet, Richard Prophet, Margaret Drinkwater Kendell family Uintah (Utah) Weber County (Utah) Latter Day Saints--Biography City and Town Life Biographies Autobiographies Autobiography 1969 September 1 1

Reproductions of Timothy Kendell's biography compiled by Carolyn Kendell. Autobiography spans from 1861-1948.

A brief history of Uintah Weber Co. Utah [photocopies] 1 2

Transcription found in Box 1, Folder 1: Autobiography.