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Brigham Yound was the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). The LDS Church was founded by Joseph Smith. When Joseph was killed, Brigham became the new president and lead the Latter-day Saints from Illinois to Utah.
Joseph Smith was the founder, and he was in upstate New York at the time. Brigham Young took over after Smith's death.
No, the Mormon religion was founded by Joseph Smith and Brigham Young.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) believe that Joseph Smith founded their church under the direction of Jesus Christ. After Joseph Smith was murdered, the bulk of his followers moved west to what is now Utah under the direction of Brigham Young. Brigham Young was officially ordained as Joseph's successor as President of the Church in December 1847.
Mormons.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that Joseph Smith's successor was Brigham Young. However, many offshoot groups claim other successors, such as Joseph Smith's son, Joseph Smith III.
No. Brigham Young was in the eastern states.
Brigham Young did not start any religions. He was the second leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) which was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. He led the Mormons from Illinois to Utah after Joseph Smith was murdered.
In 1832 when Brigham Young converted to Mormonism and moved to Ohio.
Joseph Smith founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of this church are called Latter-day Saints, LDS, or Mormons.
Brigham Young's last words were "Joseph, Joseph, Joseph" presumably about the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr.
Joseph Smith and Brigham Young