Brigham Young History: August 29, 1877 - Brigham Young, 2nd president of Mormon Church, dies October 2, 1871 - Brigham Young, mormon leader, arrest for bigamy July 24, 1847 - Brigham Young and his Mormon followers arrive at Salt Lake City, Utah August 8, 1844 - Brigham Young chosen Mormon Church head following Joseph Smith death June 1, 1801 - Brigham Young, religious leader of the Mormon church
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