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Brigham Young came west with the wagon train on April 14, 1847.
Entry - April - 1847 "Wed. 14. - Pres. Brigham Young and his brethren of the Twelve left Winter Quarters for the Rocky Mountains. They joined the Pioneer camp near the Elkhorn River." (LDS Church Chronology 1805 - 1914, page 33)
Brigham Young was appointed Governor of Utah Territory by U.S. President Millard Fillmore in 1850. He was Governor until 1858, when he was suceeded by Alfred Cumming.
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Who was the Mormon leader during the move to Salt Lake City?
Brigham Young. He is called the "Great Colonizer of the West."
Who helped Mormons to move west?
By a large margin, which group made up the majority of California's population in 1840?
How did Brigham Young travel west?
Brigham Young traveled west by ox-drawn wagon.
Why did the Mormons move out west?
They moved out west to both follow directions given to Brigham Young by Joseph Smith and to avoid persecution long enough to get established and settled in an area.
How did Brigham Young ensure that there were sufficient food supplies for the journey west?
Brigham Young had faith.All Mormon's have faith even I do, an 11 year old Mormon.
Is there any video on brigham young?
Yes. There was a movie made about Brigham Young (Titled: Brigham Young).
What is brigham youngs birth name?
Brigham Young's full name was Brigham Young.
What was Brigham Young's middle name?
Brigham Young's full name was Brigham Young. He didn't have a middle name.
What did Stephen and brigham young have in common?
Both carried and founded new colonies in the West.
What did Stephen Austin and brigham young have in common?
Both carried and founded new colonies in the West.
Which state did Brigham Young love?
Brigham Young loved Utah.
Was Brigham Young an abolitionist?
No, Brigham Young was not an abolitionist. Brigham Young believed that slavery could not be abolished until the second coming of the Lord.
