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{{Short description|American Mormon missionary}}
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'''Phineas Howe Young''' (also found as '''Phinehas''') (February 16, 1799 – October 10, 1879) was a prominent early convert in the [[Latter Day Saint movement]] and was later a [[Mormon pioneer]] and a [[Mormon missionary|missionary]] for [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church). Phineas Young was an older brother of [[Brigham Young]], who was the [[President of the Church|president]] of the LDS Church and the first governor of the [[Territory of Utah]].
'''Phineas Howe Young''' (also found as '''Phinehas''') (February 16, 1799 – October 10, 1879) was a prominent early convert in the [[Latter Day Saint movement]] and was later a [[Mormon pioneer]] and a [[Mormon missionary|missionary]] for [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] (LDS Church). Phineas Young was an older brother of [[Brigham Young]], who was the [[President of the Church (LDS Church)|president]] of the LDS Church and the first governor of the [[Territory of Utah]].


==Life==
==Life==
Young was born in [[Hopkinton, Massachusetts|Hopkinton]], [[Massachusetts]], the seventh child of John Young and Abigail Howe. Early in his life, Phineas was a Methodist preacher.<ref>[[Milton V. Backman|Backman, Milton V.]] and Keith W. Perkins, ''Writings of Early Latter-day Saints and their Contemporaries'' (Provo: Religions Studies Center, 1996) p. 109</ref>
Young was born in [[Hopkinton, Massachusetts]], the seventh child of John Young and Abigail Howe. Early in his life, Phineas was a Methodist preacher.<ref>[[Milton V. Backman|Backman, Milton V.]] and Keith W. Perkins, ''Writings of Early Latter-day Saints and their Contemporaries'' (Provo: Religions Studies Center, 1996) p. 109</ref>


In 1830, Young was contacted by [[Samuel Harrison Smith|Samuel H. Smith]], a missionary in the recently-established Latter Day Saint movement. Smith gave Young a copy of the ''[[Book of Mormon]]'' and told him that it had been translated from [[Golden plates|ancient records]] by his brother [[Joseph Smith, Jr.]] Young undertook a careful study of the book and eventually passed it on to others in his family, including his brothers [[Brigham Young|Brigham]], [[Joseph Young|Joseph]] and John.
In 1830, Young was contacted by [[Samuel Harrison Smith|Samuel H. Smith]], a missionary in the recently established Latter Day Saint movement. Smith sold Young a copy of the ''[[Book of Mormon]]'' and told him that it had been translated from [[Golden plates|ancient records]] by his brother [[Joseph Smith]]. Young undertook a careful study of the book and eventually passed it on to others in his family, including his brothers [[Brigham Young|Brigham]], [[Joseph Young|Joseph]] and John.
[[File:Brigham Young and his brothers.jpg|225px|thumb|left|The five sons of John and Nabby Young<br>From left to right: Lorenzo Dow, [[Brigham Young|Brigham]], Phineas H., [[Joseph Young|Joseph]], and John.]]
[[File:Brigham Young and his brothers.jpg|225px|thumb|left|The five sons of John and Nabby Young<br>From left to right: Lorenzo Dow, [[Brigham Young|Brigham]], Phineas H., [[Joseph Young|Joseph]], and John.]]


On April 5, 1832, Young and his brother John were [[Baptism|baptized]] into the Latter Day Saint [[Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints)|Church of Christ]]. His brother Joseph was baptized the next day and Brigham Young was baptized approximately one week later. Phineas' wife Clarissa was also baptized about this same time.<ref>[[S. Dilworth Young|Young, S. Dilworth]]. ''Here is Brigham...: Brigham Young, the Years to 1844''. (Salt Lake City: [[Bookcraft]], 1964) p. 61</ref> Shortly after their baptisms, Phineas Young and Joseph Young became ordained [[Elder (Latter Day Saints)|elders]] in the church began preaching as missionaries in [[New York]] and [[Upper Canada]].
On April 15, 1832, Young and his brother John were [[Baptism|baptized]] into the Latter Day Saint [[Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints)|Church of Christ]]. His brother Joseph was baptized the next day and Brigham Young was baptized approximately one week later. Phineas' wife Clarissa was also baptized about this same time.<ref>[[S. Dilworth Young|Young, S. Dilworth]]. ''Here is Brigham...: Brigham Young, the Years to 1844''. (Salt Lake City: [[Bookcraft]], 1964) p. 61</ref> Shortly after their baptisms, Phineas Young and Joseph Young became ordained [[Elder (Latter Day Saints)|elders]] in the church began preaching as missionaries in [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Upper Canada]].


While not on missions, Young lived with the [[Latter Day Saint]]s in [[Kirtland, Ohio|Kirtland]], [[Ohio]] and [[Far West, Missouri|Far West]], [[Missouri]]. In 1835, the [[Three Witnesses]] selected Young as one of the inaugural members of the [[Quorum of the Twelve]]. However, [[President of the Church|church president]] [[Joseph Smith, Jr.]] insisted that his brother [[William Smith (Latter Day Saints)|William Smith]] be selected in place of Young.<ref>[[Oliver Cowdery]] to Brigham Young, February 27, 1848; and Zenas H. Gurley Jr. interview of [[David Whitmer]] on January 14, 1885; both in LDS Church History Library.</ref>
While not on missions, Young lived with the [[Latter Day Saint]]s in [[Kirtland, Ohio|Kirtland]], [[Ohio]] and [[Far West, Missouri|Far West]], [[Missouri]]. In 1835, the [[Three Witnesses]] selected Young as one of the inaugural members of the [[Quorum of the Twelve]]. However, [[President of the Church|church president]] [[Joseph Smith]] insisted that his brother [[William Smith (Latter Day Saints)|William Smith]] be selected in place of Young.<ref>[[Oliver Cowdery]] to Brigham Young, February 27, 1848; and Zenas H. Gurley Jr. interview of [[David Whitmer]] on January 14, 1885; both in LDS Church History Library.</ref>


In 1840, Young moved to [[Scott County, Illinois]] when the Latter Day Saints were expelled from Missouri.<ref>Johnson, Clark V., ''Mormon Redress Petitions'', (Provo: Religious Studies Center, 1992) p. 559</ref> By 1841 he had relocated to [[Nauvoo, Illinois|Nauvoo]]. Later in 1841, Young served a mission to [[Cincinnati]] and its environs with [[Franklin D. Richards (Mormon apostle)|Franklin D. Richards]].<ref>[[Andrew Jenson|Jenson, Andrew]]. ''LDS Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 1, p. 115</ref>
In 1840, Young moved to [[Scott County, Illinois]] when the Latter Day Saints were expelled from Missouri.<ref>Johnson, Clark V., ''Mormon Redress Petitions'', (Provo: Religious Studies Center, 1992) p. 559</ref> By 1841 he had relocated to [[Nauvoo, Illinois|Nauvoo]]. Later in 1841, Young served a mission to [[Cincinnati]] and its environs with [[Franklin D. Richards (Mormon apostle)|Franklin D. Richards]].<ref>[[Andrew Jenson|Jenson, Andrew]]. ''LDS Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 1, p. 115</ref>


Young was married to Lucy, the half-sister of [[Oliver Cowdery]]. After Cowdery was excommunicated from the church in 1838, Young wrote him several letters pleading with him to come back into the church.<ref>[[Robert D. Hales|Hales, Robert D.]], "Oliver Cowdery", Chapter 2 in ''Heroes of the Restoration''. (Salt Lake City, Utah: [[Bookcraft]], 1997) p. 19</ref> Young was present in [[Richmond, Missouri]] when Cowdery died. Young testified that Cowdery's last statements were on the truth of [[Mormonism]] as revealed through Joseph Smith.<ref>[[Andrew Jenson|Jenson, Andrew]]. ''LDS Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 1, p. 246</ref>
Young was married to Lucy, the half-sister of [[Oliver Cowdery]]. After Cowdery was excommunicated from the church in 1838, Young wrote him several letters pleading with him to come back into the church.<ref>[[Robert D. Hales|Hales, Robert D.]], "Oliver Cowdery", Chapter 2 in ''Heroes of the Restoration''. (Salt Lake City, Utah: [[Bookcraft]], 1997) p. 19</ref> Young was present in [[Richmond, Missouri]] when Cowdery died. Young testified that Cowdery's last statements were on the truth of [[Mormonism]] as revealed through Joseph Smith.<ref>[[Andrew Jenson|Jenson, Andrew]]. ''LDS Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 1, p. 246</ref>


After Joseph Smith was [[Death of Joseph Smith, Jr.|killed]] in 1844, Young joined the majority of Latter Day Saints in accepting the leadership of Brigham Young and the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church)|Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]]. Phineas Young was among the first Mormon pioneer company to reach the [[Salt Lake Valley]] in July 1847. In this company Young served as a captain of ten.<ref>[[B. H. Roberts|Roberts, B. H.]], ''[[Comprehensive History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], Century I'', (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1930) vol. 3, p. 164</ref>
After Joseph Smith was [[Death of Joseph Smith|killed]] in 1844, Young joined the majority of Latter Day Saints in accepting the leadership of Brigham Young and the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church)|Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]]. Phineas Young was among the first Mormon pioneer company to reach the [[Salt Lake Valley]] in July 1847. In this company, Young served as a captain of ten.<ref>[[B. H. Roberts|Roberts, B. H.]], ''[[Comprehensive History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]], Century I'', (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1930) vol. 3, p. 164</ref>


Young settled in [[Salt Lake City]]. He went on to become a [[Mormon missionary|missionary]] in [[England]]. In 1853, he became the second counselor to [[David Fullmer]] in the presidency of the Salt Lake [[Stake (Latter Day Saints)|Stake]] of the church.
Young settled in [[Salt Lake City]]. He went on to become a [[Mormon missionary|missionary]] in [[England]]. In 1853, he became the second counselor to [[David Fullmer]] in the presidency of the Salt Lake [[Stake (Latter Day Saints)|Stake]] of the church. In 1855, he was elected to a term in the House of Representatives of the [[Utah Territorial Legislative Assembly|Utah Territorial Legislature]].


From 1864 through 1871 Young served as the [[Bishop (Latter Day Saints)|bishop]] of the Salt Lake City 2nd [[Ward (LDS Church)|Ward]].<ref>Jenson, Andrew. ''LDS Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 4, p. 511</ref> In [[Utah Territory]], Young worked as a printer, saddler and contractor.<ref>Jenson. ''LDS Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 4, p. 725</ref>
From 1864 through 1871 Young served as the [[Bishop (Latter Day Saints)|bishop]] of the Salt Lake City 2nd [[Ward (LDS Church)|Ward]].<ref>Jenson, Andrew. ''LDS Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 4, p. 511</ref> In [[Utah Territory]], Young worked as a printer, saddler and contractor.<ref>Jenson. ''LDS Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 4, p. 725</ref>
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==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
* Arnold K. Garr, [[Donald Q. Cannon]] & [[Richard O. Cowan]] (eds.) (2000). ''Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: [[Deseret Book]]) p.&nbsp;1383
* Arnold K. Garr, [[Donald Q. Cannon]] & [[Richard O. Cowan]] (eds.) (2000). ''Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: [[Deseret Book]]) p.&nbsp;1383
*Mackay, Eleanor White. [http://archives.lib.byu.edu/repositories/14/resources/3772 Phineas Howe Young Biograph] y. MSS SC 1073; Phineas Howe Young biography; 20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts; L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University.
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Phineas Young
Personal details
BornPhineas Howe Young
(1799-02-16)February 16, 1799
Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States
DiedOctober 10, 1879(1879-10-10) (aged 80)
Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′38″N 111°51′29″W / 40.7772°N 111.8580°W / 40.7772; -111.8580 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)Clarissa Hamilton
Lucy P. Cowdery
Sarah A. Hollister
Phebe Clark
Maria E. James
Elizabeth Rea
Harriet A. Little
Constantia E. C. Langdon
Lavina Clark
ParentsJohn Young
Abigail N. Howe

Phineas Howe Young (also found as Phinehas) (February 16, 1799 – October 10, 1879) was a prominent early convert in the Latter Day Saint movement and was later a Mormon pioneer and a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Phineas Young was an older brother of Brigham Young, who was the president of the LDS Church and the first governor of the Territory of Utah.

Life

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Young was born in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, the seventh child of John Young and Abigail Howe. Early in his life, Phineas was a Methodist preacher.[1]

In 1830, Young was contacted by Samuel H. Smith, a missionary in the recently established Latter Day Saint movement. Smith sold Young a copy of the Book of Mormon and told him that it had been translated from ancient records by his brother Joseph Smith. Young undertook a careful study of the book and eventually passed it on to others in his family, including his brothers Brigham, Joseph and John.

The five sons of John and Nabby Young
From left to right: Lorenzo Dow, Brigham, Phineas H., Joseph, and John.

On April 15, 1832, Young and his brother John were baptized into the Latter Day Saint Church of Christ. His brother Joseph was baptized the next day and Brigham Young was baptized approximately one week later. Phineas' wife Clarissa was also baptized about this same time.[2] Shortly after their baptisms, Phineas Young and Joseph Young became ordained elders in the church began preaching as missionaries in New York and Upper Canada.

While not on missions, Young lived with the Latter Day Saints in Kirtland, Ohio and Far West, Missouri. In 1835, the Three Witnesses selected Young as one of the inaugural members of the Quorum of the Twelve. However, church president Joseph Smith insisted that his brother William Smith be selected in place of Young.[3]

In 1840, Young moved to Scott County, Illinois when the Latter Day Saints were expelled from Missouri.[4] By 1841 he had relocated to Nauvoo. Later in 1841, Young served a mission to Cincinnati and its environs with Franklin D. Richards.[5]

Young was married to Lucy, the half-sister of Oliver Cowdery. After Cowdery was excommunicated from the church in 1838, Young wrote him several letters pleading with him to come back into the church.[6] Young was present in Richmond, Missouri when Cowdery died. Young testified that Cowdery's last statements were on the truth of Mormonism as revealed through Joseph Smith.[7]

After Joseph Smith was killed in 1844, Young joined the majority of Latter Day Saints in accepting the leadership of Brigham Young and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Phineas Young was among the first Mormon pioneer company to reach the Salt Lake Valley in July 1847. In this company, Young served as a captain of ten.[8]

Young settled in Salt Lake City. He went on to become a missionary in England. In 1853, he became the second counselor to David Fullmer in the presidency of the Salt Lake Stake of the church. In 1855, he was elected to a term in the House of Representatives of the Utah Territorial Legislature.

From 1864 through 1871 Young served as the bishop of the Salt Lake City 2nd Ward.[9] In Utah Territory, Young worked as a printer, saddler and contractor.[10]

Young died in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory at the age of 80.

Notes

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  1. ^ Backman, Milton V. and Keith W. Perkins, Writings of Early Latter-day Saints and their Contemporaries (Provo: Religions Studies Center, 1996) p. 109
  2. ^ Young, S. Dilworth. Here is Brigham...: Brigham Young, the Years to 1844. (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1964) p. 61
  3. ^ Oliver Cowdery to Brigham Young, February 27, 1848; and Zenas H. Gurley Jr. interview of David Whitmer on January 14, 1885; both in LDS Church History Library.
  4. ^ Johnson, Clark V., Mormon Redress Petitions, (Provo: Religious Studies Center, 1992) p. 559
  5. ^ Jenson, Andrew. LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, vol. 1, p. 115
  6. ^ Hales, Robert D., "Oliver Cowdery", Chapter 2 in Heroes of the Restoration. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, 1997) p. 19
  7. ^ Jenson, Andrew. LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, vol. 1, p. 246
  8. ^ Roberts, B. H., Comprehensive History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Century I, (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book, 1930) vol. 3, p. 164
  9. ^ Jenson, Andrew. LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, vol. 4, p. 511
  10. ^ Jenson. LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, vol. 4, p. 725

References

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  • Arnold K. Garr, Donald Q. Cannon & Richard O. Cowan (eds.) (2000). Encyclopedia of Latter-day Saint History (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book) p. 1383
  • Mackay, Eleanor White. Phineas Howe Young Biograph y. MSS SC 1073; Phineas Howe Young biography; 20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts; L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University.
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