170 years ago today - Apr 6, 1853

The Mormons who rejected the leadership of Brigham Young and never accepted the idea that polygamy was revealed doctrine hold a conference in Wisconsin to found the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This organization brings together many of the Saints who believe that the church should be led by members of the Smith family.

[Whitney, Helen, Timeline: The Early History of the Mormons, A Frontline and American Experience Co-Production,

www.pbs.org/mormons/timeline/]

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