1899/09

Photograph

Title: [Front of Stone House]

Note on verso: "Francis Carleton [illegible] Grandpa, Nottingham, N.H. Sept. 1899."

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15 April 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

His desire to leave the Mormon Church because of a priestly conspiracy against him.

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9 May 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

Withdrawing his request to leave the church. He admits that he committed blasphemy during the time he wanted to leave the church and asks for forgiveness. He also files charges against some of his brethren. (He wanted to leave the church rather than file the charges.

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10 May 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

Charges against Robert McFarland. Accuses Robert of bringing a unjust complaint before the Utah territory court instead of going to the church court. Also accuses him of telling lies.

GLC05756.122

10 May 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

Charges against H. D. Jefferson of unchristian like behavior. He brought an unjust and malicious complaint before the Utah territory court.

GLC05756.123

1877-1900

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bro. Millgate

Asking him not to serve the charges he gave yesterday because he may want to change a few things.

GLC05756.124

17 October 1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McFarland

[text loss due to damaged] Reinstating him in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.

GLC05756.125

18 July 1894

McFarland, James, fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Council of Weber Stake

Since the Council refuses to try his charges against H. D. Jefferson and Robert McFarland, he will appeal the matter to the President of the whole church.

GLC05756.126

28 January 1894

Rawson, J. F., fl. 1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Changing his statement regarding the case between Cyrus Rawson and P. B. Peterson. He now states that there was 15 feet between the two men when Cyrus picked up the hatchet.

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30 July 1894

White, B., fl. 1892-1894

Typed letter signed

Title: to the Presidency and High Council of Weber Stake

Turning over the cases of Taylor and Benson. Fellowship has been withdrawn from both these individuals.

GLC05756.128

7 July 1894

Torgerson, G., fl. 1894

Typed letter signed

Title: to the Bishopric Third Ecclesiastical Ward

Charge of apostasy against David Benson. [attached to] 1894/06/04 [s.l.], G. Torgerson & Ty Stanford to The Bishopric Third Ecclastical Ward, Weber Stake. 1 p. [typed] re: Questioning of David Benson with regard to Mormon principle "Baptism for the dead" and the legitimacy of Wilford Woodruff as prophet of the church.

GLC05756.129

7 July 1894

Torgerson, G., fl. 1894

Typed letter signed

Title: to the Bishopric Third Ecclesiastical Ward

Charge of apostasy against Thomas Taylor. [attached to] 1894/07/05 Ogden City, G. Torgerson, C. E. Peterson, and H. H. Goddard to Bishop White and Councils. 1 p. re: Questioning of Thomas Taylor. Taylor believes that Joseph Smith and President Woodruff are prophets of Satan.

GLC05756.130

19 July 1894

Evans, David W., fl. 1894

Typed document signed

Title: [Minutes of Bishop's Court Meeting . . . Bishop B. White, presiding]

Finding Benson and Taylor guilty of apostasy, disfellowing them and referring the matter to the High Council.

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22 July 1894

Evans, David W., fl. 1894

Typed document signed

Title: [Regular Sunday Night Meeting]

Upholding the Bishopric in disfellowing Taylor and Benson and turning the matter over to the High Council.

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19 November 1895

Millgate, Alfro W., fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilford Woodruff

[133a] Letter transmitting transcripts concerning the disfellowship of John E. Allwood. [Transcript is 133b.]

GLC05756.133

7 November 1895

Atwood, Milvern Elisha, 1857-1935

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. W. Milgate

Asking Milgate to send an appeal and records of the trial for Atwood's case to the First Presidency of the Church.

GLC05756.134

28 August 1888

Atwood, Orville Ferdinand, 1828-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to President L.W. Shurtliff

Atwood desires to present his views of the gospel and prove that he has not apostatized before the President and the High Council. [struck on verso:] [18]88/09/04 Ogden City, "Minutes of a high council." re: Minutes . . . . Lists council members.

GLC05756.135

1 February 1895

Atwood, Milvern Elisha, 1857-1935

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Honorable Teachers of Hooper Ward

A statement outlining eight differences between the teachings of the "Utah Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and the way as laid down by the Prophet Joseph." He questions the Authority of Brigham Young and challenges the court to act on his claims.

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8 July 1896

Millgate, A.W., fl. 1894-1899

Typed letter signed

Title: to M.E. Atwood

Atwood's excommunication from the church for believing and teaching false doctrine was sustained by the First Presidency of the Church, but he may repent and confess his errors to be considered for rebaptism.

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21 August 1895

Child, W.W., fl. 1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Breshner

Charging Milvern E. Attwood of believing and advocating false doctrine with an attached letter written by Attwood supporting the charge. Attached letter not included.

GLC05756.138

May 1896

Taylor, Levi, fl. 1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Counsel of the Weber Stake of Zion

Petition to restore Peter Later to a standing in the Church. Signed by 5 additional persons

GLC05756.139

12 July 1896

Atwood, Milvern Elisha, 1857-1935

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the High Counsel of the Weber Stake of Zion

Atwood believes that he has not taught or believed false doctrine. He appeals his case and warns them to repent because he believes they are wrong.

GLC05756.140

20 September 1897

Peterson, Christian, fl. 1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

Complaint against John Fuller, et. al for insulting and threatening N.C. Peterson. With 10 names of witnesses who saw the insult.

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18 October 1897

Peterson, Christian, fl. 1897

Autograph document signed

Title: [The High Council unanimously permitted Peter Later to receive his Priesthood and blessings]

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27 July 1897

McQuance, Robert, fl. 1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Presidency and High Council of the Weber Stake of Zion

Elder Nathan Tanner, Jr.'s appeal in the Annie Pingree vs. Nathan Tanner, Jr. trial has been granted.

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