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Biography of Brigham Young and Mormon Struggles
The piece recounts Brigham Young’s early work in Kirtland as a painter and carpenter, his marriage to Mary Ann Angel, and his rise as a church leader. It covers the 1838 split from Joseph Smith, the Missouri persecutions, the Danites, and Doniphan’s defense, plus reflections on the role of the home town newspaper in local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirtlan
Brigham ‘Young
Sidney Rigdon
Mary Ann Angel
Kirtland
Durius
United States
Brigham Young
Council of the Twelve Apostles
Joseph Smith
God
Kirtland Safety Society and Banking Company
Temple
Rigdon
Sidney Rigden
Leff Kirtland
Tomilson
Tomlinson
Church
Misouri
Ohio
Zion
Missouri
Clay County
Maas
David W Patten
Captain Fearnot
Daughters of
Gideon
Sona of
Dan
Daniter
Fearnot
David W. Patten
Utah
Hinkle
Smith
Parley Pratt
Lucas
Doniphan
Far West
Samuel D. Lucas
Smith and
Mexico