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Brigham Young lead members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") from their homes in Nauvoo, Illinois because the Illinois State Militia requested they leave the state by February, 1846. They crossed the Mississippi river into Iowa on February 2, and stayed in Nebraska for one year before moving on to Salt Lake City, Utah.
There had been a lot of mob violence against the church members at the time (including the murder of the church's prophet, Joseph Smith, and other church leaders), and the State no longer was willing to put up with the violence. They repealed the Nauvoo Charter and asked the Saints to leave by February, so they did.
The Mormons had been kicked out of other places before Nauvoo due to mob violence, including Kirtland, Ohio and Jackson County, Missouri. The governor of Missouri even issued an extermination order against them in 1838.
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How did brigham young prepare the Mormons for johnstons army?
He had them cover the foundation of the temple. They also were prepared to move at a moments notice. Some even left their homes and camped outside of the city in case they had to move again. He said that if the Army would not treat them properly, they would burn their homes to the ground and leave. The Mormons were fully prepared to do so.
Where did brigham young settle?
Brigham Young lived in many places throughout his life but his final home was in Utah. He had homes in Salt Lake City and Saint George.
How long did the Mormons settle in Utah after brigham died?
So far, about 140 years! :) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) moved it's headquarters to Utah under the direction of Brigham Young in the 1840's. Brigham Young died in the 1870's. Today, the headquarters of the Church is still there, on the same block where Brigham Young said it should be. Two of his homes are on the block as well and are popular tourist attractions as historic museums, and also serve as a cafe and reception center.
Where did brigham young take his Mormon?
Brigham Young was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church). He lead the majority of Church members away from persecution in Illinois to settle in Utah.
Why did the Mormons settle near the Great Salt Lake?
Well, he didn't find Utah, it was already there and he knew how to get there. He didn't found Utah either - the area was called Territory of Deseret until after Brigham's death. Utah became a state in 1896, but Brigham Young died in 1877. Brigham Young moved to the area because the Mormons had been kicked out of their homes in Missouri and Illinois. Joseph Smith had previously said that they would find peace in the Rocky Mountains, so Brigham lead the people there.
Where did brigham young end up settling?
Brigham Young ended up settling in what is now Utah. He had several homes in Salt Lake City and a winter home in the southern Utah city of St. George. Many of his Utah homes are now historic museums open for public tours.
What was Brigham Young's childhood like?
Brigham Young was born into a farming family in Vermont, so naturally he spent much of his childhood doing farm chores. When he was in his late teens, his mother died and he got a job as a traveling carpenter and blacksmith to help his family with the finances. Some homes in New England today still boast mantlepieces and staircase railings built by Brigham Young.
Why did Brigham Young decide to find more land?
For Brigham Young, it wasn't really about finding more land. It was about finding a safe place for the members of the church where they wouldn't be persecuted and killed. Mobs had killed many people and driven them out of their homes, burning buildings and destroying their property in the places where they had lived before, so Brigham Young was working with God to try to find a place where the people could be safe, and he led them to the Salt Lake valley.
Who lives at 529 brigham street Salt Lake City?
There is no such street as Brigham Street in Salt Lake City. There is a Brigham Fork Creek, but there is no home with the address of 529. South Temple Street was once called Brigham Street, since the homes of Brigham Young were located there. 529 South Temple is the historic Keith Mansion, which is no longer used as a home. It is now used as an office for AIC / Leucadia Financial Group.
Who does brigham young respond to the news of of the approaching us army?
When Brigham Young learned that the US army was marching towards them, he instructed all the people to leave and head south. A few men remained to burn down the homes if the army attempted to stay in them. The army marched straight through the empty city and stayed several miles away, according to an agreement, so Brigham allowed everyone to move back home.
How were Mormons persecuted?
Historically, Mormons were persecuted by being kicked out of their homes and chased out of their settlements, some were even killed. Today, persecution against Mormons is much less brutal. Typically they are only persecuted by harsh words and negative attitudes, although occassionally their homes or churches are vandalized. You can check out some examples of how Mormons have been persecuted historically and in modern times at the "Related Links" below.
What has the author Patricia Wiles written?
Patricia Wiles has written: 'Funeral home evenings' -- subject(s): Biology, Fiction, Funeral homes, Mormons, School, Undertakers and undertaking 'My mom's a mortician' -- subject(s): Funeral homes, Juvenile fiction, Mormons
