125 years ago today - Oct 19, 1894

Apostle Abraham H. Cannon records that his father, First Counselor in the First Presidency George Q. Cannon: "spoke to me about taking some good girl and raising up seed by her for my brother David." Within days, he has the hearty approval of the two other members of the First Presidency. This polygamous marriage occurs two years later after a long courtship.

[On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com]

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