by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 14, 2012 | Who's Who in Mormon History
Newel Knight was the second son born to Joseph Knight, Sr. and Polly Peck. He was born September 13, 1800, in Vermont. The family was not wealthy, but it was comfortably well-off and the children received a common-school education. His parents believed in God, but did...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Nov 8, 2012 | Who's Who in Mormon History
Joseph Knight, Sr. was born in 1772 in Massachusetts. He was known as a serious, hardworking man who was well respected by his neighbors. He owned a farm and was successful enough to care for his family and to help others, but was not wealthy. In 1827, Joseph Smith...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 8, 2012 | Who's Who in Mormon History
Orson Hyde is best known for his dedication of the Holy Lands for the gathering of the Jews. He was born in 1805 in Oxford, Connecticut. Orson Hyde’s early years were very difficult. He was one of eleven children and his family became homeless when he was seven. Then...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 4, 2012 | Who's Who in Mormon History
William Huntington, an early member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (whose members are often nicknamed Mormons) is an example of someone who faced hardship with courage and faith. Born in 1784 in New Hampshire, William Huntington married Zina Baker...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Oct 1, 2012 | Who's Who in Mormon History
Elias Higbe was born in Galloway, New Jersey in 1795. He became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are sometimes nicknamed Mormons, in 1832. He was living in Cincinnati, Ohio at the time, but traveled to Jackson County,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Sep 22, 2012 | Who's Who in Mormon History
Thomas Grover was born 22 July 1807 in Whitehall, New York. He married Carolyn Whiting in 1828. In 1834, he became a Methodist preacher. However, in 1834, after moving to Freedom New York, he was baptized and became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
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