Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young
Autobiographical
 “Emily D. Youngs Diary, Salt Lake Citty Utah Territory, Head House, Feb. 28th 1874
12th Ward,” (covers 1874–1899)
o Text notes: Most every version we have found is the same 125-page typescript. It
ends mid-sentence on p. 125 but loops back to p. 118. There are other gaps. There
is a separate typescript by Emily Knepp that appears to have fewer typos—UofU
has a section of this coresponding to pp. 52–99 of the 125-page version. Excerpts
of the diary have circulated under two titles: “Incidents in the Life of Emily
Partridge” (pp. 122–25) and “Written Expressly for My Children” (pp. 125, 118–
20).
o Identifying markers (125-page version): “Citty” with two t’s in title. First
paragraph: “Today I am fifty years old. Can it be possible; ...” Last page ends
mid-sentence: “She sought to annoy in various ways. She once proposed to a”.
This picks up again on page 118.
o Ben and Ruth Anne have 125-page version
o LDSA has 125-page version on microfilm, also the “Incidents” excerpt, (also
“What I Remember”—see below), all on MS 2845. Glosses by S. Dilworth
Young.
o BYU has 125-page version bound, Vault MSS 5
o UofU has two versions, according to Ruth Anne, one a partial version of the 125page version, the other a complete typescript with different pagination and
differences of wording. Special Collections (ML) Ms 113. They also have a multipage register that is detailed enough to serve as a brief history of Emily. The
register notes that they have no original documents, and that the typescript they
have, by Georgie Young Hardy Steed, was based on a typescript borrowed from
Emily Young Knepp, S. Dilworth Young's sister, so almost certainly the 125-page
version.
o Transcript, courtesy of D'Anne Keys, based I think on UofU
version. Note: D'Anne provided three separate transcripts, each of which has
material missing from the others. WordPerfect files available on request. This
combined version was created by comparing the versions electronically, without
reference to the 125-page typescript or any printed version. Volunteer needed to
reconcile and proofread.
 Diary entries, 12 Dec 1888 through 21 Apr 1889
o Are these included in the typescript? They’re from the same period. We could use
them for proofing if they are, and add them if they’re not.
o LDSA MS 7336 4 (microfilm, holograph)
 “Incidents in the Life of a Mormon Girl”
o Text notes: Todd Compton says this is 187 pages, written in Dec. 1876
apparently, ends with marriage to Joseph Smith. Ben notes: Don’t confuse this
with the excerpts from the dairy that have circulated as “Incidents in the Life of
Emily Partridge.”
o LDSA has the original MS 5220. Loose sheets, purple ink. 187 pages looks about
right. There is a 55-page typescript in the same collection. The Church only
recently created a microfilm; Ruth Ann Moesser had a photocopy made from this.
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Ben Parkinson's daughter has been working on a typescript. This appears to be a
draft of the Autobiography (below), including the same lengthy quotations from
early letters related to the Missouri persecutions.
"What I Remember," Compiled by Emily Dow Partirdge Young, Salt Lake City, Utah,
April 7, 1884.
o Text notes: This has text similar to “Autobiography” from Woman’s
Exponent (see below) but more elaborate and personal in detail, and less polished
(and more natural) in expression.
o Identifying markers: 3rd paragraph begins “I remember once my sister Hariet was
shut in the dark....”
o LDSA MS 5718 (microfilm) has an 86-page holograph with gaps and also a 36page transcript that fills in some of the gaps. Pages in holograph are not all from
the same notebook.
o LDSA MS 2845 has a different, 26 page transcript, author’s name name given as
“Partirdge.” Ben has a copy. Markers: Last numbered page: “All hopes of relief
from the General Government...(Times and Seasons page 1073.)” Next page
begins “he secretly worked for the destruction of Joseph...” and ends “The man
made no resistance.” Next and last page begins “But as a general thing...” and
ends in paragraph 2 with “For although Joseph was often times an”. Note at
bottom: “(Belongs somewhere in the beginning.” (Final parenthasis missing.)
o BYU Special Collections BX 8670 .A1a no.575 “Reminiscences of Emily Dow
Young Partridge,” 7 Apr 1884, 15 page typescript.
o UofU Special Collections (ML) Ms 113, typescript, plus register with detailed
synopsis, almost a history in itself.
o Transcript, courtesy of D'Anne Keys. Volunteer needed to compare this transcript
to other versions.
o Transcript, from the Book of Abraham Project at BYU. Direct link to their
version. This is identical to the transcript on the GospeLink CD, based on a
typescript in BYU library. Not as complete as D'Anne Keys's version.
"Autobiography," in Woman's Exponent, 13:13:102–3 (1 Dec 1884); 13:14:105–6 (15
Dec 1884); 13:15:114 (1 Jan 1885); 13:16:122 (15 Jan 1885); 13:17:129–30 (1 Feb
1885); 13:18:138 (15 Feb 1885); 13:19:145–46 (1 Mar 1885); 13:20:154 (15 Mar 1885);
13:21:166–67 (1 Apr 1885); 13:22:169–70 (15 Apr 1885); 13:24:187 (15 May 1885);
14:1:3 (1 Jun 1885); 14:2:10 (15 Jun 1885); 14:3:17–18 (1 Jul 1885); 14:4:26 (15 Jul
1885); 14:5:37–38 (1 Aug 1885); 14:6:43 (15 Aug 1885)
o Text notes: Close in organization and wording to "Incidents in the Life of a
Mormon Girl.” More polished (and less natural) style, less family detail.
o Identifying markers: Begins “I was born in the town of Painsville, Geauga Co.,
Ohio, on the 28th of February, 1824...” 2nd paragraph “In the fall of 1830 four
men came to my father's house...”
o UofU register of Emily Partridge papers has a detailed synopsis.
o Ben has photocopies.
o Partial Transcript, based on the Book of Abraham Project version at BYU. Direct
link to their version (abbreviated, out of order, combined with "What I
Remember"). Note that the BOAP version is identical to the transcript on the
GospeLink CD.
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(New) Complete Transcript, very rough, badly in need of proofreading.
Letters and Reminiscences
 Various letters (including I think the 4 following), in LDSA MS 7336 fd 1 & fd 3
 Emily D. P. Young to Emily Young Clawson [daughter], 9 May 1889; Ben has copy of
handwritten original.
 Emily D. P. Young to Emily Augusta Clawson [daughter], 19 Jun 1890; Ben has copy of
handwritten original.
 Emily D. P. Young to Lulu Clawson [Carlie Louine Clawson, granddaughter], 1 Apr
1895, on constitutional convention, women's sufferage, etc; Ben has copy of handwritten
original.
 Letter to Lulu (Carlie Louine Clawson Young) on anniversary of Brigham Young's death,
LDSA MS ??
 Letter to Mrs. Annie M. Lyman, 27 May 1880, handwritten original in D'Anne Keys
scrapbook, p. 14.
 Emily D. P. Young to W. Collins Esq., 27 Jan. 1899. States that she was a plural wife of
Joseph Smith. LDSA MS 2845.
o PDF version, from D'Anne Keys scrapbook, p. 20 (the original letter)
o Transcript, courtesy of Ben Parkinson. Microsoft Word version.
 Note on Manti Temple dedication, transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys. (We have no
original to proof this against.)
Other Writings
 "Pres. Brigham," a poem, LDSA MS 7336. (Perhaps the same as the following—check.)
 "Death of Pres. Brigham Young," Jan. 1878, handwritten copy in D'Anne Keys
scrapbook, p. 10; transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys and Ben Parkinson.Microsoft
Word version.
 Poem written for Meriam Y. Hardy, LDSA MS 7336. (Probably the same as the
following.)
 "Written for Miriam Y. Hardy's Album," 2 Jan. 1882, handwritten copy in D'Anne Keys's
scrapbook, p. 13., transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys and Ben Parkinson. Microsoft
Word version.
 "Fragments of Thought," LDSA MS 7336. (Probably the same as the following.)
 "Fragments of Thought," two versions, from D'Anne Keys scrapbook, pp. 22–23;
transcripts courtesy of D'Anne Keys and Ben Parkinson.
o Version of 6 Feb. 1899, or click here for Microsoft Word version.
o Version of 6 Mar. 1899, or click here for Microsoft Word version.
 "Relics of Church History," LDSA MS 7336, a long poem. Ben has typescript as well as
a handwritten version.
 Emily D. P. Young, Temple Lot Case, pp. 364, 367, 384. Check Compton for reference.
 "Testimony That Cannot Be Refuted," Woman's Exponent, 12:21:164–65 (1 Apr 1884).
 "Written for the Anniversary of President Brigham Young's Birthday, June 1,
1897," Woman's Exponent, 26:1:156–57 (1 Jun 1897).
 Salt Lake City, June 27th 1897. One page and a few lines, maybe a speech. Begins "This
is the anniversary of the most solemn and sorrowful day ever experienced..." LDSA MS
2845; Ben has copy.
 Notes from paper napkin at George A. Smith reunion, 26 Jun. 1895, from D'Anne Keys
scrapbook pp. 16–19; transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys. Volunteer needed to proof.
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"No Reason Why," 12 Jul 1880, handwritten copy in D'Anne Keys's scrapbook, p. 12;
transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys and Ben Parkinson. Microsoft Wordversion.
 Article on the Utah Constitutional Convention, 1 Apr. 1895; handwritten version in
D'Anne Keys' scrapbook p. 15; a separate handwritten version "For Lulu Clawson" in
possession of Louine Young Cromar. Transcript of Keys version courtesy of D'Anne
Keys and Ben Parkinson. Microsoft Word version.
 "Scandal," Woman's Exponent, dated 24 May 1878, signed "Eng." (ID "Emily Young"
penciled in on clipping in D'Anne Keys scrapbook, p. 2.)
 "Practical Hints," Woman's Exponent, dated 15 Feb 1879, signed "Eng." (ID "Emily
Young" penciled in on clipping in D'Anne Keys scrapbook, pp. 3–4.)
 "Curiosity," Woman's Exponent, dated June 1880, signed "Dow." (ID Emily P. Young"
penciled in on clipping in D'Anne Keys scrapbook, p. 4.)
 "Testimony That Cannot Be Refuted," Woman's Exponent, 12:21:164–65 (1 Apr 1884);
signed Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young, clipping included in D'Anne Keys scrapbook,
p. 11.
Written by others
 "Register of the Papers of Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young," University of Utah
Special Collections, Ms 113; this includes a multi-page synopsis of the diary, the
autobiography, and "What I Remember," detailed enough to serve as a history in-and-of
itself.
 Obituary of Emily Dow Partridge Young, Woman's Exponent, 28:14:85–86 (15–24 Dec
1899)
 Obituary of Emily D. P. Young, Kansas City Journal, Tues. 12 Dec 1899, , LDSA MS
7337
 Obituary, Woman's Exponent, 15-24 Dec. 1899, transcript courtesy of D'Anne
Keys. Volunteer needed to proof.
 Joseph F. Smith, Note on wives of Joseph Smith, recorded in diary of Seymour B.
Young.
 Emeline B. Wells, "L. D. S. Women of the Past: Personal Impressions," Woman's
Exponent, 37:3:18 (Oct 1908).
 "Emily Dow Partridge Young," in "Brigham Young—His Wives and Family," Kate B.
Carter, ed., Our Pioneer Heritage (Salt Lake City: Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 1958),
1:426–27. Thumbnail bio only. Ben has a copy.
 "Emily Dow Partridge Smith Young," in Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude, 4:3503.
Ben has a copy.
 Todd Compton, "Latter-day Hagar: Emily Dow Partridge (Smith Young), In Sacred
Loneliness: The Plural Wives of Joseph Smith (Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1997),
396–432, 730–35. Transcript available courtesy of D'Anne Keys. Volunteer needed to
proof this and to clear the copyright.
 History by Georgie Hardy Steed, DUP manuscript collection, 4 pages, brief childhood
memories and then life summary.
 Georgie Hardy, "Emily Dow Partridge,", 1948, transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys.
(Possibly a portion of the history at DUP.)
 History by Eugenia Young Hardy Rampton of Bountiful, DUP manuscript collection,
quotes Emily's and Eliza's writings.
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Excerpt from Eugenia Y. Hardy Rampton, "Later Life of Emily Dow Partridge
Young, 1970, transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys. (Possibly a portion of the Rampton
history at DUP.)
Short Biography," transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys.
Facts, author unknown, transcript courtesy of D'Anne Keys.