WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Washington County, Utah)
BRIGHAM YOUNG
(church leader, colonizer, territorial governor)
BIOGRAPHY
Brigham Young was the second President of the Church of Jesus Crist of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and a key figure in the colonization of the western United States.He was born on June 1, 1801 in Whitingham, Vermont.
Member of the Quorom of the Twelve Apostles, February 14, 1835 - December 27, 1847.
Second President of the Church, December 27, 1847 - August 29, 1877.
Young died on August 29, 1877 in Salt Lake City.
VISITS TO SOUTHERN UTAH
May 28, 1861: Visited the southern settlements.September, 1864: Visited the southern settlements.
November 9, 1871: Attended the groundbreaking and dedicated the site of the St. George Temple.
February 15, 1874: Introduced the subject of the United Order to the Dixie congregation.
May 14, 1876: Presided over the dedication of the St. George Tabernacle.
PHOTOS
Photos on the web:Collecton of photos of Brigham Young
REFERENCES
Wikipedia article on Brigham YoungBYU biography of Brigham Young
PBS biography of Brigham Young
Brigham Young Family Association