Law, William, 1809-1892

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Dates:
Birth 1809-09-08
Death 1892-01-19

Biographical notes:

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).

From the description of Diary, 1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122553431

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.

From the description of Day Book, Nauvoo, Ill. / by William Law, 1841-1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126692

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Subjects:

  • Mormon Church
  • Mormon Church
  • Mormons

Occupations:

  • Businessmen

Places:

  • Nauvoo (Ill.) (as recorded)
  • Nauvoo (Ill.) (as recorded)
  • Illinois (as recorded)
  • Illinois--Nauvoo (as recorded)

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