Became a lifetime cripple as a young boy and had to use crutches to get around.
Baptized in 1834 in Freedom, New York after family heard gospel preached by Joseph Smith and Parley P. Pratt.
In 1836, he moved to Kirtland, Ohio with family. Present for Kirtland Temple dedication.
In 1848 he crossed the plains in a group led by Lorenzo Snow.
Ordained a patriarch 7 Apr 1853 at the age of 39 by President Brigham Young.
Gave over 7000 Patriarchal Blessings in his 38 years as patriarch.
Married Sarah Taylor (1855)
Married Cecelia Kirstine Funk (1860)
Married Anna Sophia Hansen (1863)
Married Anna Mary Christensen (1884) She is buried in Driggs, Idaho.
Became a lifetime cripple as a young boy and had to use crutches to get around.
Baptized in 1834 in Freedom, New York after family heard gospel preached by Joseph Smith and Parley P. Pratt.
In 1836, he moved to Kirtland, Ohio with family. Present for Kirtland Temple dedication.
In 1848 he crossed the plains in a group led by Lorenzo Snow.
Ordained a patriarch 7 Apr 1853 at the age of 39 by President Brigham Young.
Gave over 7000 Patriarchal Blessings in his 38 years as patriarch.
Married Sarah Taylor (1855)
Married Cecelia Kirstine Funk (1860)
Married Anna Sophia Hansen (1863)
Married Anna Mary Christensen (1884) She is buried in Driggs, Idaho.
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