Henry Eyring Diary (Ms 8)
The Henry Eyring Diary (1877-1896) contains the original version of
the journal, a printed version of the journal, and a life sketch of his
sister Bertha Eyring Bowman Greenwood. The journal depicts the major life
experiences of Henry Eyring (1835-1902). Although Eyring used earlier
notes and journals, those are now lost. This is the only known record of
his life. Eyring was a pharmaceutic apprentice when he joined the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in 1855, and subsequently
became president of the Indian Territory Mission. Later he moved to St.
George, Utah where he was elected mayor, and served as counselor to the
president of the St. George LDS temple as well. From 1887 until his
death, he served in several leadership positions for the LDS Mexican
Missions. A register is available.