Bennion, John E., 1820-1877.

John E. Bennion (1820-1877) was born in Hawarden, Wales. He was converted to the Mormon faith by John Taylor (1808-1887). In 1842 he married Esther Wainwright and a week later they set sail for the United States. A practioner of polygamy, Bennion participated in the Utah War of 1857-58 and went on a mission to England from 1872-73.

From the description of Letters of John E. Bennion, 1850-1856. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122545837

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