As a young man he lived in Vermont, Michigan and Missouri. When he was in his teens, his father was active in the formation of the Mormon Church.
Following intense violence against Mormons in western Missouri in 1838, the body of Mormons moved eastward to Nauvoo, IL. Even before this, Joseph chose to settle in St. Louis. He soon became one of the most successful contractors and builders in the city, amassing considerable wealth. He married Sabrina Phelps on 3 July 1837. Her father was also in construction.
Following intense violence against Mormons in western Missouri in 1838, the body of Mormons moved eastward to Nauvoo, IL. Even before this, Joseph chose to settle in St. Louis. He soon became one of the most successful contractors and builders in the city, amassing considerable wealth. He married Sabrina Phelps on 3 July 1837. Her father was also in construction.
As a young man he lived in Vermont, Michigan and Missouri. When he was in his teens, his father was active in the formation of the Mormon Church.
Following intense violence against Mormons in western Missouri in 1838, the body of Mormons moved eastward to Nauvoo, IL. Even before this, Joseph chose to settle in St. Louis. He soon became one of the most successful contractors and builders in the city, amassing considerable wealth. He married Sabrina Phelps on 3 July 1837. Her father was also in construction.
Following intense violence against Mormons in western Missouri in 1838, the body of Mormons moved eastward to Nauvoo, IL. Even before this, Joseph chose to settle in St. Louis. He soon became one of the most successful contractors and builders in the city, amassing considerable wealth. He married Sabrina Phelps on 3 July 1837. Her father was also in construction.
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