August 8, 1844 in History

Event:

Brigham Young chosen Mormon Church head following Joseph Smith death





Brigham Young History:
August 29, 1877 - Brigham Young, 2nd president of Mormon Church, dies
October 2, 1871 - Brigham Young, mormon leader, arrest for bigamy
April 6, 1868 - Brigham Young marries his 27th and final wife
July 24, 1847 - Brigham Young and his Mormon followers arrive at Salt Lake City, Utah
June 1, 1801 - Brigham Young, religious leader of the Mormon church


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