The Gentry history: from Essex, England to the western United States

 Collection
Identifier: 91-10

Scope and Contents

History of the family of Samuel and Elizabeth Davis Gentry, Mormons who immigrated from England to Utah in 1864 and whose descendants settled in parts of Utah and southern Nevada. Included are sometimes lengthy sketches of all family members both living and deceased and photos of people, farms, towns, and houses in Utah and Nevada.

Dates

  • 1983

Creator

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

Carson City, Nevada resident and descendent of Samuel and Elizabeth Davis Gentry.

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

History of the family of Samuel and Elizabeth Davis Gentry, Mormons who immigrated from England to Utah in 1864 and whose descendents settled in parts of Utah and southern Nevada. The collection contains material from 1983 created by Lillian G. Barnum.

Arrangement

Arranged by name of family member.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Family genealogy, Lillian Gentry Barnum, 7 Lane Circle; Carson City, NV 89703, Donation. 01/10/91, 91-10

Title
Guide to The Gentry history: from Essex, England to the western United States
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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