TodayinMormonHistory.com; “July 27, 1842 – Joseph Smith receives a revelation giving the words of a polygamous marriage ceremony. The words were used by Newel K. Whitney to seal his 17-year-old daughter Sarah Ann to Joseph Smith the same day. Newell is promised that the marriage will bring eternal life to his household, including his posterity. Sarah is given to Joseph, but Joseph is not given to Sarah. The same practice occurs in sealing ceremonies in the temple today. The ceremony invokes ancient priesthood lines, which will ‘concentrate’ through their posterity. The mention of posterity indicates the marriage was to produce children. The ceremony concludes sealing eternal life on Joseph and Sarah.” – Wilford Woodruff’s Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
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Joseph Smith’s Hidden Marriage to Underage Bride
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged false prophet, joseph smith, Sarah Ann Whitney, underage bride on 08/07/2017| Leave a Comment »
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Thomas Woolsey Intro
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Thomas Woolsey Intro
November 3, 1805 – January 5, 1897
Thomas Woolsey and Samuel Morey, have nothing in 
common except for one thing. Neither name is widely known, much less used outside their respective fields, yet the contributions of both necessitated their presence. One thing is certain, the early nineteenth century produced its fair share of people filled with grit and ingenuity, and two of those are seen here.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Dominicus Carter
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Dominicus Carter, early Mormon polygamist, false doctrines of Mormonism on 02/27/2016| 3 Comments »
In this installment of Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders, we’re looking at the life of Dominicus Carter (1806-1884).
The most notable event of Carter’s life is found in the annals of his posterity, and not in any noteworthy, or successful incident commonly seen in Mormon folklore. We found that comments made by descendants reveal the true story of Carter’s life, giving us an inside look at the mindset Mormons still carry with them today.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Franklin Dewey Richards
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged false apostle of Mormonism, false doctrines of Mormonism, Franklin Dewey Richards, inbreeding, polygamy on 01/10/2016| Leave a Comment »
Franklin Dewey Richards
April 2, 1821 – December 9, 1899
Mr. Quinn’s great insight is a shining example of what the Richards
family means to Mormonism, and vice versa. Their identity as a family on a whole, and individually, has been so immersed and wrapped up in Mormonism, it’d be no stretch of the imagination to state they’d be lost without each other. They were, and still are, the ‘who’s who’ of Mormonism.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Benjamin Franklin Johnson Intro
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Benjamin Franklin Johnson, false doctrines of Mormonism, LeBaron clan, Melissa LeBaron Johnson, polygamy on 11/18/2015| Leave a Comment »
Benjamin Franklin Johnson Intro
July 28, 1818 – November 18, 1905
The life story of Benjamin Franklin Johnson is truly one for the record books as they say. If I could sum up his life in one word or
phrase, it’d be inbreeding. As I stated in this report ‘I’ve researched more than thirty families in our series, and have come across my fair share of shallow gene pools in my day. While it can be cumbersome to follow, the trails that are intertwined eventually become more clearly defined so one can make sense of it all.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Brigham Henry (BH) Roberts
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged BH Roberts, false teachers of Mormonism, LDS Church Historian, polygamy on 09/12/2015| Leave a Comment »
Articles of Faith 1:12 “We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law.”
The reference above is part of the Church’s official statement of faith, however, from the onset of Mormonism until the early nineteenth century, it was either overlooked, or purposefully ignored. One of those who knew better was none other than our subject matter today; Brigham Henry Roberts.
BH Roberts was the official church historian for a number of years, and authored the heavily relied upon History of the Church of Latter-day Saints, used by everyone who knows Mormonism. Roberts was also the author of 23 other books in his lifetime, with each being heavy on the historical aspects of Mormonism, as well as the theological side of it.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Aaron Johnson Intro
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Aaron Johnson, David O. McKay, false doctrines of Mormonism, Lorenzo Johnson, polygamy, underage brides, utah on 04/30/2015| 2 Comments »
Aaron Johnson
June 22, 1806 – May 10, 1877
“A person who is fundamentally honest doesn’t need a code of ethics. The Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount are all the ethical code anybody needs.” — Harry S. Truman
Sometimes truth is a hard commodity to come by. For Aaron Johnson’s clan it was always in short demand as they plowed through life rationalizing their shoddy behavior. While we aren’t privy to their personal conversations, evidence remains showing a Mack truck could be driven through their trough of manipulating lies.
As stated later in this report, our look at Aaron Johnson’s life marks the thirty-third family we’ve researched in our series, Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders. To date, if this isn’t the worst case of pedophile behavior and incest I’ve seen thus far, it’s right near the top. His predatory behavior rivaled even that of his beloved prophet, Joseph Smith.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Alpheus Cutler Intro
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Alpheus Cutler, Cutlerites, false teachers of Mormonism, Lois Lathrop, Luana Beebe Rockwell, polygamy on 04/21/2015| Leave a Comment »
Alpheus Cutler Intro
February 29, 1784 – June 10, 1864
“It is no exaggeration to say that Cutler, next to the apostles, was one of Mormonism’s most important leaders during this period.” – Journal of Mormon History, “Conflict in the Camps of Israel,” DANNY L. JORGENSEN, p. 31
Lies, pseudonyms, excuses, and denials. All these things comprise the M.O. of Alpheus Cutler and those he surrounded himself with in life. It seems no one had a working conscience available and the longer they lived, the worse things became.
We’re highlighting Alpheus Cutler because of the role he played in early Mormonism. As you’ll see in our short bio, the quote above is a fit description of this man. While his name isn’t in the headlines of Mormon folklore today it can be safely said that without his participation in early Mormonism, they wouldn’t be where they are today.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Joseph Bates Noble Intro
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged false doctrines of Mormonism, Joseph Bates Noble, Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, underage brides on 03/03/2015| Leave a Comment »
“…Joseph Smith, requested him, (Jos. Bates Noble) to step forward and assist him in carrying out the Said principle, saying ‘in revealing this to you I have placed my life in your hands, therefore do not in an evil hour betray me to my enemies.’” – Identifying Early Mormon Polygamists 1841-44, Gary Bergera
Joseph Bates Noble was just 22 years old when he joined Mormonism. Within a year he was packing his bags, moving to a new city in another state and soaking in all the new teachings of a new gospel.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Hosea Stout Intro
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Danites, false doctrines of Mormonism, Hosea Stout, polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders, underage brides on 02/17/2015| 2 Comments »
Hosea Stout abandoned his Methodist faith in lieu of Mormonism in the early days of the Church and fulfilled each and every role given to him during his 50+ year tenure. From polygamy, to the priesthood and powerful US government office positions; Mr. Stout certainly didn’t lack ambition.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders ‘Uncle’ John Smith Intro
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged false prophets of Mormonism, Mormon Patriarchs, polygamy, Uncle John Smith on 01/11/2015| Leave a Comment »
‘Uncle’ John Smith Intro
July 16, 1781 – May 23, 1854
Leviticus 18:6; “None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the LORD.”
Everyone in life leaves an indelible mark on this earth whether they’re here for an hour, a decade, or century. Even though we may not we like to admit it, in the majority of cases, the legacies we leave behind are up to us individually.
The life of John Smith, affectionately known as ‘Uncle John’ by family members, is a good example of someone who isn’t known for living an exemplary life by setting a high standard to live by. Rather, this man’s legacy can be marked by the company he kept.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders John Smith Intro
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Helen Fisher, Hyrum Smith, John Smith, Mormon Church leaders, Nancy Lemmon, Patriarch, polygamy on 12/23/2014| Leave a Comment »
John Smith Intro
September 22, 1832 – November 6, 1911
We’ve been gathering info for more installments on our Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders series and this time around we’re highlighting the life of John Smith.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Perrigrine Sessions Intro
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged adultery, Esther Mabey, idolatry, Martin Handcart Pioneers, Mormon pioneers, Perrigrine Sessions, Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, Sarah Crossley, teen brides on 04/29/2014| Leave a Comment »
Perrigrine Sessions
June 15, 1814 – June 3, 1893
The addition of this entry to our series of Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders reminded me of my own family in many ways. One of the main similarities was the oblivious mindset that’s employed for those living this ungodly lifestyle.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Joseph Young
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Joseph Young, Nauvoo, polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders, utah on 04/01/2014| Leave a Comment »
Joseph Young
April 7, 1797 – July 16, 1881
This man’s life is another example of how Mormons view themselves as a people group. Both he and they are somehow oblivious to the outside world and most importantly God’s word.
There are many instances in historical records where Joseph Young is affectionately referred to as “Uncle John” because of his kind and nurturing demeanor. They repeatedly note he wouldn’t harm a fly and known for being kind to everyone. The problem of course is that being nice doesn’t get you into heaven!
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders William Adams Hickman
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged blood atonement, Brigham Young, Brigham's Destroying Angel, Danites, false doctrines of Mormonism, murder, Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, teen brides, Wild Bill, William Adams Hickman on 02/25/2014| 2 Comments »
William Adams Hickman
aka Brigham Young’s Destroying Angel
April 16, 1815 – August 21, 1883
If you like to read about the old west with stories of murder, mayhem and intrigue the stories about William Adams Hickman, aka “Wild Bill Hickman” is right up your alley. This man’s life was filled with all of the descriptions above and when you throw a little religion and polygamy into the pot it makes for a great t.v. mini-series.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Edward Stevenson
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged bible, Brigham Young, Edward Stevenson, Ezra Clark, Louisa Yates, Missionary Training Center, Mormon missionaries, MTC, Nancy Areta Porter, Nauvoo, polygamy on 02/19/2014| 2 Comments »
Edward Stevenson
May 1, 1820 – January 27, 1897
Until a month or so ago I had never heard of Edward Stevenson. I obviously knew about the MTC (Missionary Training Center), but had no idea one of the buildings on BYU’s campus was named in his honor or what significance this man’s name surely holds for everyone whose shadow has crossed the doorway.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Amasa Mason Lyman
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Amasa Mason Lyman, Brigham Young, Caroline Partridge, Eliza Partridge, joseph smith, Louisa Maria Tanner, Lydia Partridge, Lyman's 37 wives, mormonism, polygamy on 02/15/2014| Leave a Comment »
Amasa Mason Lyman
March 30, 1813 – February 4, 1877
Legacy: “anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor”.
Amasa’s legacy still proudly resounds in the lives of the many descendants that sprang from his family tree. Two of his wives were mothers to three LDS apostles, but two overriding facts overshadow the list of the renowned in Mormon historical circles. His descendants seem to wear his pioneer name on their shoulders as a badge of honor while ignoring the obvious issues.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders John Doyle Lee
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Aggatha Ann Woolsey, Brigham Young, John Doyle Lee, Lavina Young, Mary Vance Polly Young, Mormon Church leaders, Mountain Meadows Massacre, polygamy, Sarah Woolsey, underage brides on 02/08/2014| 4 Comments »
John Doyle Lee
September 6, 1812 – March 23, 1877
I’ve studied countless stories of early Mormons in my lifetime. I’ve spent time listening to stories of gone-by eras from my own relatives and read diaries and history books of others. While each story is significant, there are a few that have stuck with me over the years and I would imagine the life of John Doyle Lee will be added to that list.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Lorenzo Dow Young
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged false doctrines of Mormonism, Lorenzo Dow Young, Lorenzo Dow Young October 19, Lorenzo Young, mormonism, polygamy, teenage brides, youngest brother on 01/28/2014| Leave a Comment »
Lorenzo Dow Young
October 19, 1807 – November 21, 1895
In our ongoing look at the early leaders of Mormonism we’re posting a look at Lorenzo Dow Young, Brigham’s youngest brother.
Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Willard Richards
Posted in Polygamy & Mormon Church Leaders, tagged Franklin D. Richards, Jenetta Richards, Longstroth, polygamy, Walker, Willard Richards on 11/02/2013| 2 Comments »
We think it’s important to highlight the lives of those who were instrumental in the early years of Mormonism. In this series we’re highlighting the lifestyles, missions and general work they did to spread the Mormon god’s gospel and the women who promoted their ideals.
This time we’re looking at Willard Richards. Although this gentleman lived only 49 years he was instrumental in bringing hundreds of people into Mormonism through his proselytizing skills in England.
His older cousin Brigham Young introduced him to the Book of Mormon and summarily baptized him into the Church. It didn’t take long for Richards to embrace the polygamous
lifestyle and marry 11 women within a decade or so. Three other women would marry him posthumously. Several of his wives were sisters and there’s even a mother and mother-in-law duo in the mix. You can read more about Willard and his wives here.
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