Ground was flooded and the first plowing in the valley was begun on July 23 by the advance party. The next day saw the planting of potatoes and corn, for the colonists clearly foresaw the necessity for haste if anything was to be grown in the short season left. The colony was increased materially in […]
This article originally appeared in Vol.54, No.4 (2007) of Pioneer Magazine. by Colleen Whitley Given the persecutions and extremities the Latter-day Saints had suffered in Missouri, Illinois, and crossing what was then called “The Great American Desert,” it was only natural that they did not want to be dependent on “outsiders” any more than was […]
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This article originally appeared in Pioneer Magazine, 1970 Vol. 57, No.1 by Linda Hunter Adams, BYU Professor Emeritus and editorial staff member of Pioneer magazine Because the book of mormon was a major part of the restoration of the gospel and provided new scripture from God, the early missionaries of the Church used it extensively […]
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This article previously appeared in Pioneer Magazine, 2010 Vol.57 No.2 The foremost man in Utah after the death of Brigham Young was john taylor, who succeeded Brigham as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John Taylor was by birth an Englishman; [born in] Milnthorpe, near Lake Windemere, in the county of […]
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This article originally appeared in History of Utah, Vol.4 by Orson F. Whitney This famous Apostle and Pioneer, one of the most prominent figures in the founding of Utah, was born at Hartford, Washington county, new york, September 19, 1811. His parents were Jared and Charity Dickinson Pratt, aud his father’s ancestor, Lieutenant William Pratt, […]
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by Orson F. Whitney, History of Utah Vol.4 The pioneer who shared with Orson Pratt the distinction of being the first among their famous band to enter salt lake valley was a prominent Elder and soon became an Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Of all the distinguished characters surrounding brigham […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This article first appeared in Pioneer Magazine 2010, Vol.57 No.1 In the first years following the 1847 founding of a refuge in the West, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, under inspired leadership, achieved a remarkable work. It began to conquer a desert, establish a core of settlements, gather thousands of refugees […]
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This article originally appeared in Vol.65, No.4 (2018) of Pioneer Magazine. by Charles E. Maw, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus, brigham young University After centuries of conflict, the kingdoms of scotland and england were politically combined in 1707 as the united kingdom of Great Britain (UK). This was a propitious alliance for both nations, coming as […]
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This biography originally appeared on pioneerstories.org Born: 19 September 1794, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA Died: 9 May 1869, East Millcreek, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, USA The money belt John deserves a place in every gallery and history where the makers of the State are commemorated. Before joining the Church he was a wealthy and influential […]
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Featuring: Introducing The heavens are opened Exhibit at the church history museum Crafting a New Exhibition Educating the Saints Religious Awakenings The first vision Theater A New Scripture Restoration Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise: Ohio & Missouri liberty jail, Gathering to Nauvoo Bound for Zion
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Featuring: orson pratt: Pioneer and Scientist Photo Identities Sought for 1897 Survivors of mormon battalion A Delinquent Outcast at 17 – Became LDS Exponent
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