Alexander Badlam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alexander Badlam |
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| First Quorum of the Seventy | |
| February 28, 1835 – c.1855 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| Member of the Council of Fifty | |
| 1851 – c.1868 | |
| Called by | Brigham Young |
| Member of the Council of Fifty | |
| March 11, 1844 – February 4, 1845 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1809 Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | November 4, 1894 (aged 84) San Francisco, California, United States |
| Resting place | Saint Helena Public Cemetery 38°29′33″N 122°28′36″W / 38.4926°N 122.4766°W |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Ann Brannan |
| Parents | Ezra Badlam Mary Lovis |
Alexander Badlam Sr. (born November 28, 1809 – died November 30 or December 1, 1894) was an important early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was also a Mormon pioneer, meaning he was one of the first people to travel west with the church.
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Early Life and Joining the Church
Alexander Badlam was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He learned the skill of a coachmaker, which means he built and repaired carriages.
In 1833, Alexander married Mary Ann Brannan. Soon after, they both became members of the Church of Christ, which is what the Latter Day Saint church was called back then. They then moved to the area around Kirtland, Ohio.
Important Early Roles
In 1834, Alexander Badlam joined a group called Zion's Camp. This group traveled from Ohio to Jackson County, Missouri. The journey was difficult but important for the early church members.
On February 28, 1835, Alexander became one of the first members of the First Quorum of the Seventy. This was a special leadership group in the church. Later that year, he moved to Missouri and became part of the church's local high council.
Moving West and New Leadership Roles
In 1839, the Latter Day Saints faced difficulties in Missouri. Alexander Badlam, like many others, had to leave Missouri. He settled in Nauvoo, Illinois, which became a new gathering place for the church.
On March 11, 1844, Alexander was chosen to be a member of the Council of Fifty. This was a secret group of leaders who helped plan for the future of the church and its members. He was part of this council until February 4, 1845.
Leading in Boston and the Gold Rush
From 1847 to 1848, Alexander Badlam was in charge of the church's local group, called a branch, in Boston, Massachusetts.
In 1849, he sailed from Boston to Sacramento, California. He went there to take part in the California Gold Rush, hoping to find gold.
In 1850, he returned to Boston. Then, he and his family traveled by ship to California again. From California, they continued their journey as Mormon pioneers to Utah Territory. After arriving in Utah, Alexander was again invited to join the Council of Fifty.
Later Life
By 1855, Alexander Badlam decided to leave The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. By 1860, he had moved back to Sacramento, California.
By 1880, he was living in San Francisco, where he passed away. Alexander Badlam was also the brother-in-law of Samuel Brannan, who became California's first millionaire.
