Law, William, 1809-1892
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Law, William, 1809-1892
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Law, William (Latter Day Saints)
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Mormon Church leader who served as second counselor in the first presidency of the Mormon Church under the first president of that faith, Joseph Smith (1805-1844).
William Law came to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1839, served on the municipal council, and was a captain in the Mormon Legion, but in 1844 was excommunicted. He and his brother Wilson Law owned several mills, a brickyard, and a store. William Law owned and published the Nauvoo Expositor.
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Nauvoo (Ill.)
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Nauvoo (Ill.)
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Illinois
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