Mary Ann Angell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mary Ann Angell |
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| Born | Mary Ann Angell June 8, 1803 Seneca, New York |
| Died | June 27, 1882 (aged 79) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory |
| Resting place | Brigham Young Family Memorial Cemetery 40°46′13″N 111°53′08″W / 40.77028°N 111.88556°W |
| Occupation | Herbalist Folk doctor |
| Spouse(s) | Brigham Young |
| Children | Joseph A. Young Brigham Young Jr. Mary Ann Young Alice Young Luna Young John Willard Young |
Mary Ann Angell Young (born June 8, 1803 – died June 27, 1882) was an important woman in early American history. She was the second wife of Brigham Young, who later became a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were married on March 31, 1834. Mary Ann was known for her strong faith and helpful nature.
Early Life and Faith
Mary Ann Angell was born in Seneca, New York. Her parents were James and Phoebe Morton Angell. When she was young, her family moved to Providence, Rhode Island.
Mary Ann was a very religious person. She became a Free Will Baptist and taught Sunday School. She studied the Bible deeply. She decided she would only marry a man who shared her strong Christian beliefs.
In 1831, Mary Ann, her mother, and her brother Truman O. Angell moved to China, New York. Her brother Truman became a Mormon in January 1832. Mary Ann was also baptized soon after. She then traveled alone to Kirtland, Ohio. This was a gathering place for early members of the church.
Marriage and Family Life
In Kirtland, Mary Ann met and married Brigham Young. She was a devoted wife to him for 45 years. She passed away almost five years after he did.
Mary Ann Angell and Brigham Young had six children together. Many of their children became important figures.
Notable Children
One of their sons was Brigham Young Jr.. His father made him an apostle in 1864. He later joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1868.
Another son, John Willard Young, also became an apostle. He served as a counselor in the First Presidency of the church. This was during the end of Brigham Young's time as church president.
Their son Joseph Angell Young was also made an apostle in 1864. However, he did not become a member of the Quorum of the Twelve or the First Presidency.
One of their daughters was Eunice "Luna" Caroline Young. She married George Washington Thatcher. Their family became very well-known in Logan, Utah. George Thatcher helped manage some of Brigham Young's businesses. He also helped develop the community in Cache Valley.
Mary Ann's Legacy
Mary Ann was very skilled in herbal medicine. She was also known as a folk doctor. When she traveled across the plains to the Salt Lake Valley in 1848, she used her skills. She helped many other pioneers who were sick.
She also brought many seeds with her on the journey. People say she planted the beautiful trees on South Temple Street in Salt Lake City. This street was once called Brigham Street.
James H. Crockwell wrote about her. He said she was a very smart and cultured woman. He also said she was humble and kind. She was always ready to help those in need. She helped ease the pain of people who were suffering. She faced many challenges in her life. But through it all, she was a faithful wife and a great mother. She was a true Latter-day Saint, full of goodness and kindness.
Mary Ann Angell was the sister of Salt Lake Temple architect Truman Angell.
