by Keith L. Brown | Nov 18, 2014 | Early History
Polygamy, which was practiced in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is defined as “the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.” It is not a practice which Christendom embraces, as the general...
by dwhite | Jan 6, 2014 | Mormon Beliefs
Continuing misconceptions about the historical practice of polygamy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have beleaguered its members since the institution of the practice. Here we will attempt to answer some of the questions people still have about...
by Gale | Jun 6, 2013 | Historical Stories
Ephraim K. Hanks is the subject of a 2013 feature film released at the end of May. He was among the first to arrive to give aid to starving, snow-bound survivors of the Martin and Willey handcart companies, Mormon pioneers making their way to Salt Lake City. These...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jun 6, 2013 | Historical Stories
I am induced to commence my autobiography, that facts and incidents which I deem interesting and important may be placed within the reach of my children. Although my father [Silas Smith] had received the testimony of his brother Joseph [Smith, Senior] concerning the...
by Delisa Hargrove | Jun 6, 2013 | Historical Stories
I, Mary Abagail White Savage, am the daughter of John Griggs White and Lucy Bailey who were born in Connecticut. I was born in the State of New York, town of Parishville, Lawrence Co., March 30th, 1832. When I was about 12 years old my father moved to Ohio and settled...