Brigham YOUNG

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1 June 1801 , Whitingham, Vermont, USA

Died

29 August 1877 , Salt Lake City, Utah Territory

Age: 76
Cause of Death: ruptured appendix

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Born: 1 June 1801 in Whitingham, Vermont, USA

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Brigham YOUNG died 29 August 1877 in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory.

son of John Young and Abigail "Nabby" Howe

A polygamist, Young had at least 56 wives and 57 children.

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Recorded occupation: 2nd President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Birth — 1801
1 June 1801
Whitingham, Vermont, USA

1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States

From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.

1841 - William Henry Harrison becomes President of the United States

1841 - John Tyler becomes President of the United States

1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)

1845 - James Knox Polk becomes President of the United States

1847 - Brigham Young leads first group of Mormons across Wyoming. Mormons build a ferry across Platte River near Fort Casper site.
In 1847, under the leadership of Brigham Young, a pivotal event unfolded for the Mormons as they embarked on their historic trek across Wyoming. Fleeing religious persecution in the Midwest, Brigham Young led the first group of Mormons, known as the Latter-day Saints, on an arduous journey westward in search of a promised land where they could practice their faith freely. Wyoming, with its expansive plains and challenging terrain, posed both obstacles and opportunities for the pioneering group.

One notable achievement during this journey was the construction of a ferry across the Platte River near what would later become Fort Casper. This strategic river crossing facilitated safe passage for the Mormons and their wagons, marking a significant logistical accomplishment amidst the harsh conditions of the western frontier. The crossing not only aided their immediate journey but also symbolized the resilience and resourcefulness of the Mormon pioneers in adapting to and taming the...Read full story

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1847 - July 24 - Brigham Young & his Mormon followers arrive at Salt Lake City, UT
In 1847, under the leadership of Brigham Young, a group of Mormon pioneers embarked on an arduous journey westward from Illinois to find a new home where they could freely practice their faith. After months of travel across rugged terrain and through harsh conditions, they finally reached the Salt Lake Valley in what is now Utah. This arrival marked a significant moment in American westward expansion and Mormon history.

Brigham Young, successor to Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, played a pivotal role in leading this migration. Upon reaching the Salt Lake Valley, Young famously declared, 'This is the right place,' affirming their determination to settle and build a community in the desert landscape. The pioneers immediately set about establishing Salt Lake City and surrounding settlements, transforming the region into a center of Mormon culture and industry.
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1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

1849 - Zachary Taylor becomes President of the United States

1850 - Millard Fillmore becomes President of the United States

1853 - Franklin Pierce becomes President of the United States

1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1857 - James Buchanan becomes President of the United States

1857 - March 6 – Dred Scott v. Sandford: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that Blacks are not citizens and slaves can not sue for freedom, driving the country further towards the American Civil War.

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1861 - February 8 – American Civil War: The Confederate States of America are formed, comprising the first six break-away states.

1861 - Abraham Lincoln becomes President of the United States

1863 - January 1 - President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves.

1863 - October 3 – President Lincoln proclaims a national Thanksgiving day to be celebrated the final Thursday in November in the United States