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Sally Young Kanosh
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| Kahpeputz | |
Sally circa 1870s
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Kahpeputz
circa 1840 |
| Died | Dec 1878 |
| Burial place | Kanosh, UT Cemetery |
| Nationality | Bannock |
| Employer | Brigham Young |
| Known for | Servant of Brigham Young |
| Spouse(s) | Chief Kanosh |
Sally Young Kanosh (also known as Kahpeputz) was a Bannock woman. She was taken from her home when she was young. Later, she lived and worked in the home of Brigham Young. Brigham Young was an important leader of the Mormon Church.
Sally became a member of the Mormon Church. She later married Ute chief Kanosh. Her story helps us understand the lives of Native American women during that time. It also shows how different cultures interacted in early Utah.
Sally's Early Life
Around 1847, Kahpeputz was about seven years old. She was taken from her family. A trader named Batiste brought her and another boy to sell. They were taken to the Salt Lake Valley Fort. This is where Mormon pioneers had just arrived.
At first, the Mormons did not want to buy the children. The trader then harmed the boy. He threatened to harm Kahpeputz too. Charles Decker, Brigham Young's brother-in-law, bought Kahpeputz. He traded his rifle for her. Charles then gave Kahpeputz to his sister, Clara Decker Young. Clara was one of Brigham Young's wives.
Life with the Young Family
When Kahpeputz came to live with Clara, she was given a new name: Sally. In 1849, she received a special blessing. This blessing was given by Zina D. H. Young. Sally was told she would soon see her mother and sisters.
Sally grew up in the Lion House. This was Brigham Young's large home. It is not fully clear what Sally's role was in the family. Some people say she was adopted as a daughter. Others believe she was a servant. She worked long hours in the kitchen. She helped prepare food for the Young family.
Unlike other children in the family, Sally was not taught to read or write. She slept in the basement near the kitchen. The 1860 census listed her as "Sally Indian." It showed her as a servant to the Young family. Some historians believe Sally was not treated the same as white children. There are also ideas that Sally might have been married to Brigham Young.
Marriage to Chief Kanosh
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Brigham Young often met with Chief Kanosh. During one meeting, Chief Kanosh saw Sally. He offered a group of ponies to marry her. Sally was not happy about this idea at first. She refused his offer.
However, on June 8, 1877, Sally and Chief Kanosh were married. The ceremony was performed by Dimick Huntington. After their marriage, they lived in central Utah. This area is now known as Kanosh, Utah.
It is not completely clear why Sally decided to marry Chief Kanosh. Some stories say she changed her mind after he helped her. Other accounts suggest she may not have wanted to marry him. It is thought that her marriage helped make the friendship between Chief Kanosh and Brigham Young stronger. Sally died about ten years after her marriage. There are questions about how she died.
