The Gentry history: from Essex, England to the western United States
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
- Barnum, Lillian G. (Person)
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
Creator
- Barnum, Lillian G. (Person)
- 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
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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