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  (b. 1 June 1801 Whitingham, Vermont, USA   d. 29 August 1877 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory )  
Age: 76
Cause of Death: ruptured appendix

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Brigham YOUNG was born 1 June 1801 in Whitingham, Vermont, USA

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Brigham YOUNG died 29 August 1877 in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory.





son of John Young and Abigail "Nabby" Howe

A polygamist, Young had at least 56 wives and 57 children.

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Brigham YOUNG was a 2nd President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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NewsThe War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
NewsFrom the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
Invention 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1847 - Brigham Young leads first group of Mormons across Wyoming. Mormons build a ferry across Platte River near Fort Casper site.
In 1847, under the leadership of Brigham Young, a pivotal event unfolded for the Mormons as they embarked on their historic trek across Wyoming. Fleeing religious persecution in the Midwest, Brigham Young led the first group of Mormons, known as the Latter-day Saints, on an arduous journey westward in search of a promised land where they could practice their faith freely. Wyoming, with its expansive plains and challenging terrain, posed both obstacles and opportunities for the pioneering group.

One notable achievement during this journey was the construction of a ferry across the Platte River near what would later become Fort Casper. This strategic river crossing facilitated safe passage for the Mormons and their wagons, marking a significant logistical accomplishment amidst the harsh conditions of the western frontier. The crossing not only aided their immediate journey but also symbolized the resilience and resourcefulness of the Mormon pioneers in adapting to and taming the...Read MORE...


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1847 - July 24 - Brigham Young & his Mormon followers arrive at Salt Lake City, UT
In 1847, under the leadership of Brigham Young, a group of Mormon pioneers embarked on an arduous journey westward from Illinois to find a new home where they could freely practice their faith. After months of travel across rugged terrain and through harsh conditions, they finally reached the Salt Lake Valley in what is now Utah. This arrival marked a significant moment in American westward expansion and Mormon history.

Brigham Young, successor to Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, played a pivotal role in leading this migration. Upon reaching the Salt Lake Valley, Young famously declared, 'This is the right place,' affirming their determination to settle and build a community in the desert landscape. The pioneers immediately set about establishing Salt Lake City and surrounding settlements, transforming the region into a center of Mormon culture and industry.
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News1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
News1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.
death1877 Death
29 August 1877
Salt Lake City, Utah Territory

He died at the age of 76.
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