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Apostle Brigham Young, Jr

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Kirtland, Lake County, Ohio, United States
Death: April 11, 1903 (66)
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
Place of Burial: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
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Son of Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angell
Husband of Rhoda Elizabeth Young; Abigail E. Young; Catherine Curtis Young and Jane Maria Young
Father of Alice Young; Alice Roxy Hopkins; Brigham S. Young, III; Howard O Young; Lawrence Henry Young and 22 others
Brother of Apostle Joseph Angell Young; Mary Ann Young; Alice Clawson; Luna Caroline Young and Apostle John Willard Young
Half brother of Apostle John Willard Young; Elizabeth Ellsworth; Vilate Decker; Heber Young; Ernest Irving Young, Sr and 46 others

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About Apostle Brigham Young, Jr

Wikipedia Biographical Summary

"...Brigham Young, Jr. (December 18, 1836 – April 11, 1903) served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1899 until his own death. His tenure was interrupted for one week in 1901 when Joseph F. Smith was the president of the Quorum...

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Son of President Brigham Young and Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and at the time of his death, President of the Quorum of the Twelve.
His father was a widower, with two little girls, and while living in Kirtland, he met Sister Mary Ann Angell. The gift of tongues rested down Upon Elder Young and the interpretation thereof was given by someone present. The Spirit bore record through that tongue that these two faithful souls were designed by God for each other. They were united in marriage, and Sister Mary Ann assumed the care of the motherless children.
Brigham, the third child of this marriage, was born amid all the untoward circumstances of the early days in the Church. He was a twin; his sister, Mary, who was brought to death's door in infancy through an accident which was the direct result of the mobbings and drivings of the Saints. Many afflictions he bore to reach the Rocky Mountains with his family. He was ordained an Apostle by his father, Brigham Young, and being selected as a counselor in the First Presidency. He was called by his father to take charge of the affairs of the Church in Cache valley, for which purpose he relocated to Logan. However, in 1873 he was chosen as one of the assistant five counselors to Pres. Brigham Young, and acted in that capacity until his father's death. After the death of Pres. Young and several forign missions, he was appointed one of the administrators of the estate, in the settlement of which he showed a just and amicable disposition, for which he won the respect and confidence of the Saints generally.

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Son of President Brigham Young and Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and at the time of his death, President of the Quorum of the Twelve. His father was a widower, with two little girls, and while living in Kirtland, he met Sister Mary Ann Angell. The gift of tongues rested down Upon Elder Young and the interpretation thereof was given by someone present. The Spirit bore record through that tongue that these two faithful souls were designed by God for each other. They were united in marriage, and Sister Mary Ann assumed the care of the motherless children. Brigham, the third child of this marriage, was born amid all the untoward circumstances of the early days in the Church. He was a twin; his sister, Mary, who was brought to death's door in infancy through an accident which was the direct result of the mobbings and drivings of the Saints. Many afflictions he bore to reach the Rocky Mountains with his family. He was ordained an Apostle by his father, Brigham Young, and being selected as a counselor in the First Presidency. He was called by his father to take charge of the affairs of the Church in Cache valley, for which purpose he relocated to Logan. However, in 1873 he was chosen as one of the assistant five counselors to Pres. Brigham Young, and acted in that capacity until his father's death. After the death of Pres. Young and several forign missions, he was appointed one of the administrators of the estate, in the settlement of which he showed a just and amicable disposition, for which he won the respect and confidence of the Saints generally.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jul 7 2020, 8:43:08 UTC

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Apostle Brigham Young, Jr's Timeline

1836
December 18, 1836
Kirtland, Lake County, Ohio, United States
1856
August 7, 1856
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah Territory, United States
1857
December 29, 1857
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
1858
October 10, 1858
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
1859
December 12, 1859
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
1861
December 11, 1861
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
1862
1862
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
1864
October 16, 1864
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States