Signed Document by Young Brigham (2 results)

Brigham Young signed document as President of the Utah Central Railroad Company, ordering the treasurer of the UCRC to pay $13 to C.W. Penrose, with Penrose's signature on verso. The entire piece measures 8 inches by 3.8 inches. Brigham Young was a religious leader, politician, and settler. He was the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death in 1877. He founded Salt Lake City and served as the first governor of the Utah Territory. Young also led the foundings of the precursors to the University of Utah and Brigham Young University.

Document. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. This is a title transfer of a partial lot of land owned by Brigham Young to William Bond, containing several prominent Utah men's signatures as witnesses and notary. "Be it known by these Presents: That I Brigham Young, Trustee in Trust for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Great Salt Lake City, in the County of Great Salt Lake and Territory of Utah, the rightful claim[ant and owner of] the east half of lot five (5) in Block (13) as platted in plat A. Great Salt Lake City survey; do for the sum of One Hundred Dollars paid by William Bond of the city, county and territory aforesaid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged sell, release, quit claim and transfer all my right of claim interest and possession of and to the aforesaid premises, together with all the rights, privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to the said William Bond his heirs or assigns. Dated this 10th day of May, A. D. 1861 [signed] Brigham Young. Witnesses A. Milton Musser, B H Schettler." Below this text is the notary certification signed by John T. Caine. John T(homas) Caine was one of the founders of the Salt Lake Herald, city recorder of Salt Lake City, and US Congressional Representative from Utah from 1882 to 1893. Witness B(ernard) H(erman) Schettler was most well-known for founding a bank that was declared insolvent in1904. Witness A(mos) Milton Musser was one of the founders of Zion's Savings Bank and Trust Company and several other companies in Utah. On the back of the deed are more transfers, one signed by Bond in 1865, and a signature on one line by E(dwin) D(ilworth) Woolley, Deputy, recorder for Salt Lake City and church official. Document has light toning and some loss on uppermost fold and edge. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 1 pp; Signed by Author.