kays attorney who represented mormons 1857

by Rhoda Franecki Sr. 7 min read

Who led the Mormons in 1846?

Brigham YoungIn 1845 mob violence against the Mormon community increased, and the Illinois legislature revoked the city's charter. Brigham Young, who was emerging as the church's new leader, conducted a census that fall, counting more than 3,000 families and some 2,500 wagons.

Who led thousands of Mormons to a settlement in Utah?

Brigham YoungAfter 17 months and many miles of travel, Brigham Young leads 148 pioneers into Utah's Valley of the Great Salt Lake.

Who founded the Mormons in 1830?

Joseph SmithChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also called Mormonism, church that traces its origins to a religion founded by Joseph Smith in the United States in 1830.

What was the most successful Mormon settlement?

Salt Lake CityWhile Salt Lake City, the headquarters of the LDS Church, is their most prominent achievement, many other settlements in the area were also very successful.

What happened to Joseph Smith?

Part of Anti-Mormon violence in the U.S. Carthage, Illinois, U.S. Joseph Smith, the founder and leader of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother, Hyrum Smith, were shot and killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois, United States, on June 27, 1844, while awaiting trial in the town jail.

How many pioneers are Mormon?

An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 pioneers traveled to Utah during those years. Hundreds of thousands of other emigrants traveled to other points in the West, primarily California and Oregon.Mar 6, 2018

Why can't Mormons drink coffee?

“And again, hot drinks are not for the body or belly” (Doctrine and Covenants 89:9). “All grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life” (Doctrine and Covenants 89:14). “Anything harmful that people purposefully take into their bodies is not in harmony with the Word of Wisdom.

What religion is most similar to Mormonism?

Although Mormonism and Islam certainly have many similarities, there are also significant, fundamental differences between the two religions. Mormon–Muslim relations have historically been cordial; recent years have seen increasing dialogue between adherents of the two faiths, and cooperation in charitable endeavors.

Who took over the Mormon Church after the founder's death?

An early convert to Mormonism, Brigham Young succeeded founder Joseph Smith as the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1847; he led the church until his death in 1877.Sep 15, 2021

Why Mormons settle in Utah?

The Mormons, as they were commonly known, had moved west to escape religious discrimination. After the murder of founder and prophet Joseph Smith, they knew they had to leave their old settlement in Illinois. Many Mormons died in the cold, harsh winter months as they made their way over the Rocky Mountains to Utah.

Why did Mormons pick Salt Lake?

Despite warnings about the region's unsuitability for agriculture and the hostile Native Americans living near the smaller, freshwater Utah Lake, the Mormons were drawn to the low population of the Salt Lake Valley.Jun 15, 2018

What percent of Utah is Mormon?

'' Statewide, Mormons account for nearly 62 percent of Utah's 3.1 million residents. That number is also inching down as the state's healthy job market attracts non-Mormon newcomers from other places.Dec 16, 2018

Who is Timothy Kay?

Timothy Kay graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1984. As a general practitioner, Timothy has mastered various types of law, focusing on small business matters, civil litigation, municipal law, personal injury, juvenile and family law, and criminal defense. He has authored Briefs for the Court of Appeals, authored numerous and successful Petitions for Review to the Supreme Court, has appeared several times before the Supreme Court of the State of Wisconsin for oral arguments, and has represented clients all the way to the United States Supreme Court.

Who is Thomas Kay?

He was a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin and belonged to the Corporate Banking Business Section, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section. He was a member of the Waukesha County Bar, Past President of the Real Estate Section, and has been a recipient of the Chamber’s distinguished "Man of the Year" award in recognition for his efforts. He remained active within the community. He served as President of Okauchee Lake Yacht Club. He served as church organist and choir director for several parishes including St. John Vianney Parish and was affiliated with St. Joan of Arc’s in Nashotah and St. Catherine’s of Mapleton

Mary Mathieson on the Enoch Train with the Heaton family

If you recall, in the passenger list for the ship Enoch Train (above), Mary Mathieson is listed as living with the William and Esther Heaton family at 50 Pleasance in Edinburgh immediately prior to the voyage. Heaton had been President of the Edinburgh Conference for the preceding two years and his family had lived in Edinburgh with him.

EXCERPT from the AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF RICHARD JOHN MOXEY BEE

I started on foot for Salt Lake but did not succeed in getting a job as I kept going on only stopping overnight in the city, and reached my Sister Jane’s house at Sessions Settlement, 10 miles north of the city and was entertained by her and Mr. Hatch, her husband.

Companions in travel

Clearly, the Heatons and McArthur must have been among "companions in travel"--perhaps the prime movers among those companions--who, Bee notes, urged Mathieson "not to forsake them but to continue as she was and travel with them in the noted 'Hand Cart' companies."

So what about that mysterious note?

Remember the "remark" entered on Mary's line on the Enoch Train passenger list?

The disastrous luggage transport

"All that could be found was shown to her in a small bundle tied up in a skirt, about 10 lbs. instead of a chest of clothing she had left."

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