Английская Википедия:Elias Hicks Blackburn

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Elias Hicks Blackburn (September 17, 1827 – April 6, 1908[1]) was the first bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) of Provo[2] and later served as a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature.

Biography

Blackburn was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. He became bishop of Provo when a ward was organized there in 1851.[2] In 1859 he served a mission to Great Britain. In 1863 he was sent by Church leaders to Beaver County, Utah to serve as Sunday School superintendent.Шаблон:Citation needed In 1879 he moved to Wayne County, Utah where he was again made bishop of Loa, Utah until 1889.[2] In 1882 he was elected to represent Piute and Beaver Counties in the territorial legislature.

Blackburn practiced polygamy and had six wives.[2]

Further reading

Lillian & Voyle Munson: A gift of Faith

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