Truman O. Angell facts for kids
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| Born | Truman Osborn Angell June 5, 1810 Providence, Rhode Island |
| Died | October 16, 1887 (aged 77) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
| Spouse(s) | Polly Johnson Mary A. Johnson |
| Children | Sarah J. Johnson Martha A. Angell Elizabeth F. Angell Maria A. Woolley Truman C. Angell Almira Angell Mary A. Smith Franklin D. Angell |
| Parents | James W. Angell Phebe Morton |
| Relatives | Mary Ann Angell (sister) |
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Truman Osborn Angell (June 5, 1810 – October 16, 1887) was an American architect. He worked for many years as the main architect for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Truman was the brother-in-law of Brigham Young. He was also one of the first Mormon pioneers to arrive in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. He designed many important buildings. These include the Salt Lake Temple, the Lion House, and the Beehive House. He also designed the Utah Territorial Statehouse and the St. George Utah Temple. Truman Angell also made changes to the Salt Lake Tabernacle. These changes helped make the building famous for its amazing sound.
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Early Life and Learning
Truman Angell was born on June 5, 1810. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the third of seven children. His parents were James W. Angell and Phebe Morton.
When he was 17, Truman began learning a trade. He learned how to be a carpenter and a joiner. A joiner is someone who builds things by joining pieces of wood. When he was 21, he moved with his mother to China, New York. There, he met and married Polly Johnson.
Truman's sister, Mary Ann Angell, later married Brigham Young.
Early Work with the Church
When Truman was 23, he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His mother and wife joined too. The next spring, he served a short mission for the Church. He traveled 500 miles in nine weeks. His mission companion was his cousin, Joseph Holbrook.
Later, Truman and Polly settled in Lima, New York. In the fall of 1835, they moved to Kirtland, Ohio. Truman helped build the Kirtland Temple there. He was asked to be a member of the Second Quorum of Seventies. This meant he would soon go on another mission.
One day, Joseph Smith asked him to build a store. Truman told him he was about to leave on a mission. Joseph Smith said, "Go ahead." Truman kept working. The next day, Joseph Smith came to him again. He told Truman it was his duty to build the house. Truman agreed and changed his plans. He ended up doing a lot of building work for Joseph Smith.
During the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, Truman wrote in his journal:
When about midway during the prayer, there was a glorious sensation passed through the house [Kirtland Temple]; and we, having our heads bowed in prayer, felt a sensation very elevating to the soul. At the close of the prayer, F. G. Williams being in the upper east stand—Joseph being in the speaking stand next below—rose and testified that midway during the prayer an holy angel came and seated himself in the stand. When the afternoon meeting assembled, Joseph, feeling very much elated, arose the first thing and said the personage who had appeared in the morning was the Angel Peter come to accept the dedication."
Truman moved with the Latter-day Saints to Far West, Missouri. Then he moved with them to Nauvoo, Illinois.
Building the Nauvoo Temple
Truman Angell later worked on the Nauvoo Temple. He was in charge of the joiner work. This meant he oversaw all the detailed woodworking. He made sure the architect's designs were built correctly.
Work in the West
After the Nauvoo Temple was dedicated, Truman moved to Iowa. Then he traveled further west. He left his wife in Winter Quarters. He went with Brigham Young's group of pioneers. They arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in July 1847. Truman then went back to Winter Quarters in the fall of 1847.
Sadly, three of his children died and were buried in Winter Quarters. He then moved to the Salt Lake Valley with his sick wife and his two remaining children.
Brigham Young chose Truman Angell to be the Church Architect on January 26, 1850. In this job, he was in charge of building many structures in Utah Territory. These included the St. George Utah Temple and the Salt Lake Temple. Truman Angell made changes to the Salt Lake Tabernacle in 1870. These changes fixed sound problems in the building.
Truman Angell was also asked to design and build the Manti Utah Temple and Logan Utah Temple. But these temples were far away. So, his two assistants took over those projects. Truman O. Angell, Jr., his son, oversaw the Logan Temple. William H. Folsom was in charge of the Manti Temple. Truman Angell stayed and worked on the Salt Lake Temple. After his son finished the Logan Temple, he helped his father with the Salt Lake Temple.
In April 1856, Brigham Young asked Truman to go to Europe. He wanted Truman to study architectural designs there. After his trip, Truman continued to work on the Salt Lake Temple. From 1861 to 1867, Truman stepped down as Church Architect because of poor health. William Folsom took his place. But in April 1867, Truman was again chosen as the Church Architect. Even when he wasn't the main architect, he still worked closely on the Salt Lake Temple.
Truman Angell continued to serve as Church Architect until he died. He passed away on October 16, 1887, at age 77. He had worked on the Salt Lake Temple for over 35 years. People said he knew every stone in its walls. Truman Angell did not live to see the temple finished. But he was a very important person in its construction. He was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Many of Truman Angell's buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Lion House
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Bear Lake County Courthouse
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Grave marker of Truman O. Angell.
See also
In Spanish: Truman O. Angell para niños
