A Biographical Sketch Of John Riggs Murdock (1909)

By Joseph Marion Tanner

Book Overview

A Biographical Sketch of John Riggs Murdock is a book written by Joseph Marion Tanner and published in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of the life of John Riggs Murdock, who was a prominent figure in the early history of Utah. Murdock was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and played a significant role in the settlement of the West.The book begins with a brief overview of Murdock's early life, including his birth in New York in 1792 and his move to Ohio with his family. It then goes on to detail his conversion to the LDS Church and his subsequent involvement in the church's early history. Murdock was a close associate of Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church, and played a key role in the church's expansion into the West.The book also covers Murdock's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Clapp and their children. It provides insight into his character and personality, as well as his contributions to the community. The book concludes with a discussion of Murdock's legacy and the impact he had on the development of the West.Overall, A Biographical Sketch of John Riggs Murdock is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the LDS Church or the settlement of the West. It provides a comprehensive overview of Murdock's life and contributions, and sheds light on an important period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165911043
• ISBN13: 9781165911042
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"