Brigham Young sustained from heaven In the month of February, 1848, the Twelve Apostles met at Hyde Park, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, where a small branch of the Church was established. .. We were in prayer and council, communing together; and what took place on that occasion? The voice of GodContinue Reading

Legion are the stories of those who were there and who suffered almost unto death and who carried all of their lives the scars of that dreadful experience. It was a tragedy without parallel in the western migration of our people. When all is said and done, no one canContinue Reading

Joseph F. Smith shares his thoughts on why so many of the handcart pioneers stayed true to the faith – April 4, 1897 In conversation last evening with some brethren, some remarks were made respecting those who came in early days to this country pulling and pushing the handcart, andContinue Reading

Jane Manning James Walks 800 Miles Barefoot To Nauvoo Jane tells Joseph Smith about prejudice, trials and miracles as she took her family from Connecticut to Illinois. Jane Elizabeth Manning James, the daughter of Isaac and Eliza Manning, was born a free black woman in Wilton, Connecticut, sometime between 1810Continue Reading

John Pulsipher (July 17, 1827-August 9, 1891) Memories of Joseph’s last speech to the Nauvoo Legion. I have been with the Prophet Joseph and heard his instruction weekly and sometimes daily. The last time I heard him speak in public he spoke to the Legion. After telling over what heContinue Reading