Wyoming, Nebraska Territory: Joseph W. Young and the Mormon Emigration of 1864

Authors

Craig S. Smith

Keywords

Mormon studies, Joseph W. Young, Mormon emigration

Abstract

On a mild and pleasant Monday, February 22, 1864, Joseph A. Young in company with Elders William C. Staines, John W. Young, and H. B. Clawson departed Salt Lake City by overland mail stage for the East to organize and direct the year's gathering of Saints to Zion. Joseph W. Young, also appointed to this task, had already left the city on the preceding stage. After extensive labors ensuring a successful emigration, these untiring servants did not return to their homes and families until late September when the last emigrants were outfitted and on the final leg of their journey.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Craig S. (2000) "Wyoming, Nebraska Territory: Joseph W. Young and the Mormon Emigration of 1864," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 39: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol39/iss1/3