On Women. We believe that women are useful, not only to sweep houses, wash dishes, make beds, and raise babies, but they should stand behind the counter, study law or physic [medicine], or become good book-keepers. In following these things they but answer the design of their creation" "Discourses," Deseret News , 28 July , Relations with Indians.
On daily toil. Whoever wastes his life in idleness, either because he need not work in order to live, or because he will not live to work, will be a wretched creature, and at the close of a listless existence, will regret the loss of precious gifts and the neglect of great opportunities. Our daily toil, however humble it may be, is our daily duty, and by doing it well we make it a part of our daily worship" Letter from Brigham Young to Willard Young, 11 Nov.
Dean C. Jessee [], — Wise use of natural resources. Brigham's determination. God has shown me that this is the spot to locate His people, and here is where they will prosper" quoted in Life of a Pioneer: Being the Autobiography of James S.
Brown [], Accomplishments In his lifetime, Brigham Young supervised the trek of between 60, to 70, pioneers to the Salt Lake Valley; founded settlements; established a system of land distribution later ratified by Congress; served as the first territorial governor of Utah for two terms, as first superintendent of Indian Affairs of Utah Territory, and as Church President for 30 years.
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Published Volumes. Gender Male. Young, Brigham Biography 1 June —29 Aug. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co.
Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. He sent colonists to establish Mormon communities at strategic locations in the Great Basin area, some towns in all, and sent missionaries all over the world to seek recruits. To assist the approximately 70, converts who came from Europe, he established the Perpetual Emigration Fund to extend loans which, when repaid, would assist still more to come. When funds were low, he directed the immigrants to come from St. Louis, pushing their goods in handcarts, but this advice was somewhat discredited when one group died in a snowstorm at Sweet-water River, Wyo.
To keep money in the territory, Young urged development of home industries, the Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution. Also, he preached the necessity of hard work and thrift, and he forbade the faithful to engage in mining, fearing the discovery of gold would bring in large numbers of non-Mormons.
Young was a pragmatic leader who sought to strengthen the Church by cooperative means. He loved dancing, singing, and the theater, so these were acceptable; he forbade liquor, tobacco, all stimulants, gambling, and cardplaying. He encouraged polygamy because it was hated by non-Mormons; thus its practice insured Mormon unity against outsiders.
Young himself had an estimated 19 to 27 wives and 56 children. He also urged a good educational system, and he established the University of Deseret now the University of Utah in The Mexican War brought Utah into American hands, so Young gathered a constitutional convention to petition for statehood under the name Deseret.
Brigham Young seeks for truth in all things. Brigham Young dedicates years of his life to selfless missionary labors. Revelations from God direct the building of early Utah temples. Teachings of Brigham Young: Devotion to Family.
Brigham Young teaches the importance of eternal marriage and love of family. Gems from the Brigham Young Office Files.
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