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 19 Collections and/or Records:
Ronald W. Walker research materials on Brigham Young, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on the former prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Brigham Young that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of journal articles with annotations by Walker, indexes and bibliographies, written drafts by Walker about Brigham Young, and other notes and items concerning Brigham Young. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on Ensign Peak, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on Ensign Peak that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of written drafts by Walker, and other notes and annotations concerning Ensign Peak. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on Heber J. Grant , approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on the former prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Heber J. Grant that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of journal articles with annotations by Walker, indexes and bibliographies, written drafts by Walker, and other notes and items concerning Heber J. Grant. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on Native Americans, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on Native Americans in Utah that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of written drafts by Walker, and other notes and annotations concerning Native Americans. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on the Mountain Meadows Massacre, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on the Mountain Meadows Massacre that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of many written drafts by Walker, journal articles with annotations by Walker, indexes and bibliographies, and other notes and items concerning the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Ronald W. Walker research materials on the Salt Lake Tabernacle, approximately 1950-2016
Contents include research materials on the Salt Lake Tabernacle that were collected by Ronald W. Walker. These materials consist of journal articles with annotations by Walker, indexes and bibliographies, written drafts by Walker, and other notes and items concerning the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Materials dated approximately 1950-2016.
Joseph Smith promissory note
Handwritten and signed promissory note dated 1 Sept. 1837 and written in Kirtland, Ohio. The note is made out to "Holbrook & Firme" in the amount of $287.05. The item was signed by Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, Brigham Young, and twenty-eight other prominent Mormons.
Sunset Films records on Brigham
Contains notes, articles, clippings, and other materials relating to the production, distribution, and publicizing of the motion picture Brigham, produced by Sunset Films. Also includes two bound copies of the script for Brigham. Dated approximately 1976-1978.
Philip Yordan papers
Scripts, notes, advertising layouts, articles, newspaper clippings, surveys, and questionnaires. The materials relate to the filming, promotion, and the reception of the movie "Brigham." David Yeaman also produced the film.