Brigham Young Life, Brigham Young Pioneer Prophet By John G Turner The New York Times

June 1 1801 august 29 1877 was an american religious leader politician and settlerhe was the second president of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints lds church from 1847 until his death in 1877.

Byu accounting major map. He stated that upon being taught about plural marriage it was the first time in my life that i desired the grave by the time of his death young had 59 children by 16 of his wives. Brigham young was a leader in the mormon churchhe was the successor to joseph smith the originator of the religion. Brigham young biography life interesting facts.

He founded salt lake city and he served as the first governor of the utah territoryyoung also led the foundings of the precursors to the. A carpenter joiner painter and glazier young settled in 1829 at mendon new york near where the book of mormon was published in 1830. They considered it to be their promised land.

Life of brigham young formation and evolution of mormonism exploration and movement to the west encounter and exchange process paper annotated bibliography meghan trainor and hannah ayers brigham young born in whitingham vermont in 1801 brigham young was the ninth of eleven children in a poor family. Brigham young born june 1 1801 whitingham vermont usdied august 29 1877 salt lake city utah american religious leader second president of the mormon church and colonizer who significantly influenced the development of the american west. Brighams father was a war veteran.

Its time to hike and light the y and attend the much anticipated byu spectacular. Young was viewed by mormon followers as the american moses for leading them to salt lake city utah. This temple endowment was introduced by joseph smith in may 1842.

This biography of brigham young provides detailed information about his childhood life achievements works timeline. In this article you will know some significant milestones in youngs life. Brigham young b r em.

Traditions abound for alums returning to campus and for students during homecoming week october 15 19 2019. By the time of his death brigham young had married 20 women 16 of whom bore him a total of 57 children. Brigham young 18011877 was perhaps the most famous polygamist of the early latter day saint movement marrying a total of 55 wives.

Saw church membership triple from nearly 35000 to more than 115000 during his 30 years as president of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. 46 of his children reached adulthood.