Thomas Woolsey and Samuel Morey, have nothing incommon except for one thing. Neither name is widely known, much less used outside their respective fields, yet the contributions of both necessitated their presence. One thing is certain, the early nineteenth century produced its fair share of people filled with grit and ingenuity, and two of those […]
In this installment of Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders, we’re looking at the life of Dominicus Carter (1806-1884). The most notable event of Carter’s life is found in the annals of his posterity, and not in any noteworthy, or successful incident commonly seen in Mormon folklore. We found that comments made by descendants reveal the […]
Franklin Dewey Richards April 2, 1821 – December 9, 1899 “Except for a six-and-one-half-year gap, men of the Richards family have served as General Authorities continuously from 1840 to the present.” – D. Michael Quinn, Ensign 1980 Mr. Quinn’s great insight is a shining example of what the Richards family means to Mormonism, and vice versa. Their identity […]
Hosea Stout abandoned his Methodist faith in lieu of Mormonism in the early days of the Church and fulfilled each and every role given to him during his 50+ year tenure. From polygamy, to the priesthood and powerful US government office positions; Mr. Stout certainly didn’t lack ambition. While participating in the illegal activities of […]
Joseph Young April 7, 1797 – July 16, 1881 This man’s life is another example of how Mormons view themselves as a people group. Both he and they are somehow oblivious to the outside world and most importantly God’s word. There are many instances in historical records where Joseph Young is affectionately referred to as […]
William Adams Hickman aka Brigham Young’s Destroying Angel April 16, 1815 – August 21, 1883 If you like to read about the old west with stories of murder, mayhem and intrigue the stories about William Adams Hickman, aka “Wild Bill Hickman” is right up your alley. This man’s life was filled with all of the […]
Lorenzo Dow Young October 19, 1807 – November 21, 1895 In our ongoing look at the early leaders of Mormonism we’re posting a look at Lorenzo Dow Young, Brigham’s youngest brother. This man’s life wasn’t all that remarkable except for two things. He served as a missionary and then a bishop throughout his Mormon life […]
We’ve added another resource to our Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders series! This time we looked at Abraham Owen Smoot. If you’re not familiar with this gentleman, think BYU. If it weren’t for the deep pockets and generosity of this man BYU would’ve died certain death. When Brigham Young died he left the school in […]
William B Smith March 13, 1811 November 13, 1893 Of all the polygamists that I’ve reported on thus far this man is at the top of my list for leaving a legacy of confusion. Poor William was either misunderstood by everyone around him or he was born with a pre-disposition to find trouble, or both. […]
William B Smith March 13, 1811 November 13, 1893 Of all the polygamists that I’ve reported on thus far this man is at the top of my list for leaving a legacy of confusion. Poor William was either misunderstood by everyone around him or he was born with a pre-disposition to find trouble, or both. […]
