125 years ago today - Aug 19, 1888

[Abraham H. Cannon Journal] "Had quite a time with Junior (his son of Sarah), who refused to say "Â'Amen"Â' after I had asked the blessing. After whipping and scolding him for about 20 minutes, he yielded and obeyed.

[Source: Abraham H. Cannon Journal Excerpts, http://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Record-Journals-Abraham-1889-1896/dp/B000MFD1K4]

3 comments:

  1. Sarah A. Jenkins was AHC's legal and lawful wife, married Oct.16, 1878. They had 4 children. [DMQ, MH:EP, 644].

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  2. Also see:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_H._Cannon

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  3. This brutal treatment of a child by a notorious polygamist occurred on a SUNDAY!

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