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Young, Brigham, 1801-1877

 Person

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 153 Collections and/or Records:

Jacob Hamblin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 815
Scope and Contents

The letter from Brigham Young to Jacob Hamblin in this collection was written about one month before the Mountain Meadows Massacre took place. In it, Young appoints Hamblin to be president of the Santa Clara Indian mission and tells him to keep good relations with the Indians. This collection also contains four blessings given to Jacob Hamblin.

Dates: 1857-1885
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Jacob Hamblin papers

Francis Asbury Hammond papers

 Collection — Box 7: [Barcode: 31197233598173]
Identifier: MSS 18
Scope and Contents Collection contains materials related to Hammond dealing with the early settlement of San Juan County in southern Utah and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) business of the San Juan Stake which comprised a large portion of southern Utah as well as parts of Colorado and Arizona. The collection includes personal and family correspondence, ecclesiastical correspondence, and journals. Personal and family correspondence relates to pioneer life in southern Utah in...
Dates: approximately 1851-1937
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Francis Asbury Hammond papers

Ansil Perse Harmon letter of introduction

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233284949]
Identifier: Vault MSS 122
Scope and Contents

Printed and signed letter of introduction for Ansil P. Harmon who was going on a mission for the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1874
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ansil Perse Harmon letter of introduction

Correspondence and poems

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233289856]
Identifier: Vault MSS 404
Scope and Contents Four handwritten and signed letters and a book of handwritten poetry. Harmon sends one letter to his father, Jesse Pierce Harmon, and receives two letters from family members. These items describe some of the plans for the Mormon migration to Utah and the conditons of settlement there. Handwritten letter from Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon Church; dated 8 June 1866; and addressed to Harmon in Washington, Utah. Young responds to Harmon's inquiry concerning prices of goods. ...
Dates: 1846-1866
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Correspondence and poems

Nelson Higgins certificates

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318294]
Identifier: MSS SC 1974
Scope and Contents Photocopies of handwritten and printed certificates, applications, correspondence, patriarchal blessings, and miscellaneous items. Most of the materials relate to Nelson's militia activities in Nauvoo, Illinois and in Utah. They include certificates relating to his various military appointments and applications for pensions relating to his military service. A few items relate to the "Walker War" (1853-1854) with the Ute Indians. A few of the materials were signed by the Mormon Church leaders...
Dates: 1836-1909
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Nelson Higgins certificates

William Dydamous Johnson letters to Brigham Young

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233287397]
Identifier: Vault MSS 203
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letters, dated 29 Oct. 1875 and 16 Feb. 1876, and addressed to Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church. Johnson asks for help in his personal finances and also writes about funds for the Deseret Museum.

Dates: 1875-1876
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Dydamous Johnson letters to Brigham Young

Frederick Kesler letters to Brigham Young

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233287165]
Identifier: Vault MSS 184
Scope and Contents Handwritten and signed letters, dated from April to Sept. 1875, and addressed to Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church. Kesler writes about the sale of property and requests that Young repay a loan that was made in 1853. Also included is a request from Jane E. Kesler that Young arbitrate in a dispute with a railroad.Handwritten and signed letters, dated from April to Sept. 1875, and addressed to Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church. Kesler writes...
Dates: April-September 1875
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Frederick Kesler letters to Brigham Young

Brigham Young letter to Amelia M. Frodsham

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233294286]
Identifier: Vault MSS 698
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated April 25, 1876, to Amelia M. Frodsham of Ogden, Utah. The item discusses the sale of one half (1/2) acre of land for $150.

Dates: 1876 April 25
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brigham Young letter to Amelia M. Frodsham

Ben Kinder letter to Brigham Young

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233287363]
Identifier: Vault MSS 198
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 1 Sept. 1869, and addressed to Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church. Kinder writes to Young requesting employment in the "woolen factory."

Dates: 1869 September 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ben Kinder letter to Brigham Young

J. T. Kingsbury letter to Brigham Young

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233287199]
Identifier: Vault MSS 188
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 25 March 1869, and addressed to Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church. Kingsbury writes to Young about surveying instruments.

Dates: 1869 March 25
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / J. T. Kingsbury letter to Brigham Young

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