Mormon History
The history of the Mormon Church is both inspiring and tragic. It is a story of faith and sacrifice deeply interwoven with the history of America and increasingly with the history of the world. From the earliest days of Mormon history until today, faithful Mormons have had to overcome tremendous obstacles to remain faithful. While Mormons do not face violent mobs today as they once did, members must confront a busy, secularized world that attacks the core values of faith in God.
Personal Accounts
Job Smith
Beginning in July 1846 At Mount Pisgah a place where the pioneers had made a farm to raise sustenance...
Peter McBride Account
“In the year 1856 my parents decided to emigrate to America, as they had heard that it was a wonderful...
Thomas Kane
Col. Kane was a member of the U.S. Army who had empathy for the Saints during the march of the Mormon...
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Sweden Despite losing international missionaries, the Swedes were able to maintain nearly twenty full-time,...
Quentin L. Cook
Quentin L. Cook is a general authority (a high-ranking church official) for the Church of Jesus Christ...
During the period of the extreme and unrelenting prosecutions under the anti-polygamy acts of Congress,...
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Priesthood Authority
The Authority to Act in God’s Name All of us know that if we act without the proper authority, we can...
Mormon Godhead
The Godhead in Mormon Belief The first Article of Faith of the Mormon Church states simply that, “We...
Mormon Beliefs
Mormonism has not only a unique history, but also unique beliefs. Like Mormon history, Mormon beliefs...
Read More about Mormon BeliefsPurpose of this site
This Mormon history website aims to share that history with the world, so that their stories of faith in God, dedication to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to one another can inspire others. This Mormon history site includes a detailed history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as the Mormon Church is properly known, from its founding by the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr. in 1830 up to the current time. Biographies of important Mormon leaders and prominent members will show the human side of Mormon history and the ways in which the Lord works among people today to spread the good news of the Gospel to the whole world. Other articles will help those who are new to the history of Mormonism in understanding the teachings and practices of the Mormon Church.We invite you to read the Mormon history stories of the faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to ponder the faith and belief which inspired them to give up everything they had to follow God, even at the risk of losing their own lives. We invite to read their stories and draw inspiration from their courage and dedication in building up the Kingdom of God here on earth.