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Journal of Edward Burgoyne: Edward Burgoyne's private journal in photocopy, undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

First entries are from England and Wales. Later entries concerned Burgoyne store accounts, including names and amounts owed to store. Included also are pgs. of genealogy. Edward was born in Wales on Feb. 22, 1835. He converted to the Mormon church and travelled to Utah. He settled in Cache Valley, set up, and operated the first carding mill and loom in that territory. In 1864 he moved to what is now Montpelier. Burgoyne became one of the largest real-estate owners of the city. In 1880 he started the Burgoyne Mercantile Co., which became a very prosperous and booming store.

Dates

  • undated

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection materials are in English.

Restrictions

Open to public research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
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Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
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