Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
Dates
- Existence: 1801 - 1877
Biography
Brigham Young (1801-1877) was a Latter-day Saint ecclesiastical leader and politician in Utah.
Brigham Young was born on June 1, 1801, in Witingham, Vermont. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1832, and moved to Kirtland, Ohio. He followed the migration of the Church from Ohio to Missouri to Nauvoo, Illinois. In February 1846, he led the "Mormon Exodus" to the West, and was sustained as the second president of the Church on December 27, 1847. Arriving in Utah, he settled in Salt Lake City, and in 1849 was appointed as governor of Utah Territory. Young passed away on August 29, 1877, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Citation:
Its Proclamation by the governor, 1853: t.p. (Brigham Young)Webster's new biog. dict. (Young, Brigham, governor, 1849-1857)
Encyclopedia of Mormonism, 1992: page 1650 (Young, Brigham, b. June 1, 1801, Whitingham, Vermont; d. Aug. 29, 1877, Salt Lake City, Utah; occupation: carpenter-glazier; President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dec 27, 1847-Aug 29, 1877; President of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, April 14, 1840; Apostle, Feb. 14, 1835) pages 1601-1605 (Brigham Young, colonizer, territorial governor, and president of the Church of Jeus Christ of Latter-day Saints, moved to Auburn, New York in 1815; moved to Port Byron, New York in 1823; married Oct 5, 1824; after four years in Port Byron moved to Oswego; 1828 moved to Mendon; baptized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spring of 1832; 1833 moved to Kirtland, Ohio; 1834 Zion's Camp; 1838 moved to Caldwell County, Missouri; 1839 moved to Commerce, later renamed Nauvoo, Illinois; February 1846 left Nauvoo; arrived Salt Lake Valley, July 24, 1847) page 1605 (built home in Salt Lake City and eventually Provo and St. George) page 1607 (1849 established the perpetual emigrating fund)
Found in 423 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young's wives, children, and grandchildren
One typewritten document. The item provides genealogical information concerning Brigham Young's wives, children, and grandchildren.
Emily Young diary
Collection contains one bound photocopied typed transcript of a diary written by Emily Young. She writes about her daily activities in Salt Lake City, Utah, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and as one of the wives of Brigham Young. Also includes articles of interest likely copied from newspapers and magazines. The last page of the volume contains a life sketch and image of Emily Young. Dated 1874 to 1899.
Feremorz Little Young report card and letter to Brigham Young
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 27 Feb. 1874, and addressed to Brigham Young. Feremorz writes about personal metters. Also included is a report card dated 20 June 1876 and listing Feremorz's standing at the academy.
Governor Brigham Young proclamation
John W. Young letter and a telegram to Brigham Young
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 9 Nov. 1871, addressed to Brigham Young, and written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John W. Young writes about his activities and his concern for "spies." Also included is a telegram from John W. Young to Brigham Young dated 3 June 1870.
Joseph Young diary and accounts
Handwritten account book and diary. Young writes about speaking trips through central Utah with Brigham Young from 16 to 25 Sept. 1868 and from 27 Oct. to 2 Nov. 1869. Joseph Young also records his activities from 2 to 23 Sept. 1869 and notes for speeches.
Margaret Pierce Whitesides Young autobiography
Photocopy of a typescript. Originally written to be read at a 1903 meeting of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Mrs. Young describes her life in Nauvoo and her early years in Salt Lake City, Utah. She also comments on life as a polygamous wife of Brigham Young.
Naamah Kendall Jenkins Carter Twiss Young papers
Letters, poems, a ledger book, newspaper clippings, programs, a family genealogy, an autograph book, and memorabilia including a lief that rested on the coffin of Brigham Young. The materials relate to Naamah's family and to the genealogy of the Carter family.
Willard Young letter to Brigham Young
Handwritten and signed letter, dated December 9, 1871, and addressed to Brigham Young. Willard Young writes while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. He tells about his condition at the academy and expresses concern for Brigham Young's pending court case.
Zina D. H. Young family papers and photographs
The Zina D. H. Young family papers and photographs included photos and papers pertaining to Zina D. H. Young and her family. Notable items include a letter from Zina D. H. Young to her husband, President Brigham Young, and a photograph of the "Three Zinas": Zina D. H. Young, Zina Young Card, and Zina Card Brown.