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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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Jennie Brimhall was born in [[Spanish Fork, Utah|Spanish Fork]], [[Utah Territory]], to [[George H. Brimhall]] and Alsina Elizabeth Wilkins. As a child, she attended Provo Central School where her father presided. In her later years, Jennie was educated as a teacher at [[Brigham Young University|Brigham Young]] Academy (BYU). Upon graduating in 1895, she worked as the assistant principal in the primary department of the district school in Bluff City, Utah. In fall of 1896, Jennie returned to Provo to teach at Brigham Young Academy. <ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=Lelegren |first=Kelly |date=2009 |title="Real, live Mormon women": Understanding the role of early twentieth-century LDS Lady Missionaries |url=https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1406&context=etd |journal=Utah State University}}</ref> |
Jennie Brimhall was born in [[Spanish Fork, Utah|Spanish Fork]], [[Utah Territory]], to [[George H. Brimhall]] and Alsina Elizabeth Wilkins. As a child, she attended Provo Central School where her father presided. In her later years, Jennie was educated as a teacher at [[Brigham Young University|Brigham Young]] Academy (BYU). Upon graduating in 1895, she worked as the assistant principal in the primary department of the district school in Bluff City, Utah. In fall of 1896, Jennie returned to Provo to teach at Brigham Young Academy. <ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=Lelegren |first=Kelly |date=2009 |title="Real, live Mormon women": Understanding the role of early twentieth-century LDS Lady Missionaries |url=https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1406&context=etd |journal=Utah State University}}</ref> On April 1, 1898, Jennie was [[Setting apart (LDS Church)|set apart]] as one of the first two single women in the LDS Church to be formally [[Calling (LDS Church)|selected]] as full-time church missionaries.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=The First Sister Missionaries |url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2022/06/digital-only/the-first-sister-missionaries?lang=eng |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=www.churchofjesuschrist.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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After she returned from her mission, Jennie Brimhall married J. William Knight in January 1899. Shortly thereafter, she accompanied her husband to [[Canada]]. Jesse Knight, Jennie’s father-in-law, had been told of the land’s fertility and wanted William, and his brother Raymond, to check out the area. This trip ultimately led to the purchase of 30,000 acres in Canada by Jesse Knight and the establishment of the [[Mormon]] settlement of [[Raymond, Alberta|Raymond]] in present-day [[Alberta]]. Many young individuals and families were attracted to the new town, and within two years there was major growth of population and church facilities.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Knight Brimhall |first=Jennie |date=September 1945 |title=Settling Raymond, Alberta, Canada |url=https://archive.org/details/reliefsocietymag32reli/page/n543/mode/2up?view=theater |journal=Relief Society Magazine |volume=32 |issue=9}}</ref> Jennie Knight was a prominent figure in the growth of the church in Raymond. She was the president of the Taylor [[Stake (Latter Day Saints)|Stake]]'s [[Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association]] from 1903 to 1906. |
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On April 1, 1898, Jennie was [[Setting apart (LDS Church)|set apart]] as one of the first two single women in the LDS Church to be formally [[Calling (LDS Church)|selected]] as full-time church missionaries.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=The First Sister Missionaries |url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2022/06/digital-only/the-first-sister-missionaries?lang=eng |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=www.churchofjesuschrist.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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After she returned from her mission, Jennie Brimhall married J. William Knight in January 1899. Shortly thereafter, she accompanied her husband to [[Canada]], where his father [[Jesse Knight]] had established the [[Mormon]] settlement of [[Raymond, Alberta|Raymond]] in present-day [[Alberta]]. While living in Raymond, Jennie Knight was the president of the Taylor [[Stake (Latter Day Saints)|Stake]]'s [[Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association]] from 1903 to 1906. |
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William Knight and Jennie Knight later returned to live in [[Utah]]. In 1921, Jennie Knight was selected as the first counselor to [[Clarissa S. Williams]] in the [[List of General Presidencies of the Relief Society|General Presidency]] of the [[Relief Society]]. Along with [[Louise Y. Robison]], Knight was a counselor to Williams until 1928, when the presidency was released from their duties. |
William Knight and Jennie Knight later returned to live in [[Utah]]. In 1921, Jennie Knight was selected as the first counselor to [[Clarissa S. Williams]] in the [[List of General Presidencies of the Relief Society|General Presidency]] of the [[Relief Society]]. Along with [[Louise Y. Robison]], Knight was a counselor to Williams until 1928, when the presidency was released from their duties. |
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== LDS Mission == |
== LDS Mission == |
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Since 1865, women accompanied their husbands in serving missions, but merely were |
Since 1865, women had either accompanied their husbands in serving missions or served non-proselyzing missions such as in midwifery, the Tabernacle choir, and genealogy, but merely were set apart with a blessing, rather than an official mission call.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Celebrating Women in the Church History Biographical Database |url=https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/celebrating-women-in-the-church-history-biographical-database?lang=eng |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints}}</ref> If women were unmarried, they could not fill out a mission application. <ref name=":1" /> Rumors circulated in Europe about LDS women, and the European [https://news-ca.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mission-president Mission President] wanted to have young women, just like young men, officially called to serve and also set the record straight. <ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Super Awesome Women of Faith: Jennie Brimhall Knight |url=https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/super-awesome-women-of-faith-jennie-brimhall-knight?lang=eng |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=www.churchofjesuschrist.org}}</ref> In the late 1890s, Jennie Brimhall and Inez Knight were planning a European vacation to visit Jennie's fiancé, [[Jesse Knight|Jesse William Knight]]—who was also Inez's brother—while he served in the Great Britain mission. The [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/bishop?lang=eng bishop] of their local congregation, knowing about their upcoming vacation plans, asked if they would be willing to turn their trip into an official mission.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=“They Can Bear Testimony, They Can Teach” |url=https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/they-can-bear-testimony-they-can-teach?lang=eng |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints}}</ref> |
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On April 1, 1898, Jennie and Inez were [[Setting apart (LDS Church)|set apart]] as the first two single women in the LDS Church.<ref name=":2" /> |
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| ⚫ | Young women had never been called to serve in this capacity before. Jennie and Inez did not have to go through the formal process of filing paperwork due to the speed and urgency of the call. Prior to their departure, Jennie and Inez did not receive any training or traditional preparation that young men received for their mission field experience, they wanted them to leave and serve as quickly as possible.<ref name=":0" /> April 2nd, the day after being set apart, Jennie and Inez embarked on their twenty day boat journey to England. |
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| ⚫ | On April 1, 1898, Jennie and Inez were [[Setting apart (LDS Church)|set apart]] as the first two single women in the LDS Church.<ref name=":2" /> Young women had never been called to serve in this capacity before. Jennie and Inez did not have to go through the formal process of filing out paperwork due to the speed and urgency of the call. Prior to their departure, Jennie and Inez did not receive any training or traditional preparation that young men received for their mission field experience, they wanted them to leave and serve as quickly as possible.<ref name=":0" /> April 2nd, the day after being set apart, Jennie and Inez embarked on their twenty day boat journey to England. Upon arrival in England, Jennie Brimhall and Inez Knight were now officially missionary companions. |
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Upon arrival in England, Jennie Brimhall and Inez Knight were now officially missionary companions. |
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Jennie returned to Utah in November 1898 due to poor health. |
Jennie returned to Utah in November 1898 due to poor health. |
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== Publications == |
== Publications == |
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* Knight Brimhall, Jennie (March 1928). "National Council of Women in the United States". ''Relief Society Magazine''. |
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** Jennie Knight was a prominent figure in the National Council of Women in the United States (NCW). Though the NCW was not specifically affiliated with the LDS Church, Jennie's written contributions to early LDS magazine for women, "Relief Society Magazine", highlighted ways that the NCW and LDS Church organizations aligned. In this specific article, Jennie wrote about the importance of collective action and its impact regarding women's rights, specifically suffrage and educational reform. She inspired civic involvement and social activism within women of the LDS Church. Her leadership position in the church, and involvement in the NCW, helped build national and international bridges as well as give greater visibility to the LDS Church. |
** Jennie Knight was a prominent figure in the National Council of Women in the United States (NCW). Though the NCW was not specifically affiliated with the LDS Church, Jennie's written contributions to early LDS magazine for women, "Relief Society Magazine", highlighted ways that the NCW and LDS Church organizations aligned. In this specific article, Jennie wrote about the importance of collective action and its impact regarding women's rights, specifically suffrage and educational reform. She inspired civic involvement and social activism within women of the LDS Church. Her leadership position in the church, and involvement in the NCW, helped build national and international bridges as well as give greater visibility to the LDS Church. |
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*Knight Brimhall, Jennie (May 1929). "The Pioneer Mother: Avard Fairbanks' Tribute in Stone". ''Relief Society Magazine''. '''16'''. |
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**Jennie Knight often spoke of pioneering, specifically amongst women in the LDS Church. [[Avard Fairbanks]], renowned LDS sculptor, commissioned a statue of a woman and two children to honor pioneer women of the LDS faith. Jennie Knight wrote an article in the Relief Society Magazine honoring Fairbanks and this meaningful statute. She describes this work of art as a representation of strength and the maternal spirit of pioneer women. Knight goes on to describe the talent of Avard Fairbanks and lists other works and accomplishments from his lifetime. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Biography
Jennie Brimhall was born in Spanish Fork, Utah Territory, to George H. Brimhall and Alsina Elizabeth Wilkins. As a child, she attended Provo Central School where her father presided. In her later years, Jennie was educated as a teacher at Brigham Young Academy (BYU). Upon graduating in 1895, she worked as the assistant principal in the primary department of the district school in Bluff City, Utah. In fall of 1896, Jennie returned to Provo to teach at Brigham Young Academy. [1] On April 1, 1898, Jennie was set apart as one of the first two single women in the LDS Church to be formally selected as full-time church missionaries.[2]
After she returned from her mission, Jennie Brimhall married J. William Knight in January 1899. Shortly thereafter, she accompanied her husband to Canada. Jesse Knight, Jennie’s father-in-law, had been told of the land’s fertility and wanted William, and his brother Raymond, to check out the area. This trip ultimately led to the purchase of 30,000 acres in Canada by Jesse Knight and the establishment of the Mormon settlement of Raymond in present-day Alberta. Many young individuals and families were attracted to the new town, and within two years there was major growth of population and church facilities.[3] Jennie Knight was a prominent figure in the growth of the church in Raymond. She was the president of the Taylor Stake's Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association from 1903 to 1906.
William Knight and Jennie Knight later returned to live in Utah. In 1921, Jennie Knight was selected as the first counselor to Clarissa S. Williams in the General Presidency of the Relief Society. Along with Louise Y. Robison, Knight was a counselor to Williams until 1928, when the presidency was released from their duties.
Knight was the mother of two sons, Philip and Richard.[4] The Knight Mangum Building on the BYU campus in Provo, Utah, is named after Knight and her sister-in-law Jennie Knight Mangum. Jennie died on March 31, 1957, of heart disease. Knight is buried in the Provo City Cemetery.
LDS Mission
Since 1865, women had either accompanied their husbands in serving missions or served non-proselyzing missions such as in midwifery, the Tabernacle choir, and genealogy, but merely were set apart with a blessing, rather than an official mission call.[5] If women were unmarried, they could not fill out a mission application. [1] Rumors circulated in Europe about LDS women, and the European Mission President wanted to have young women, just like young men, officially called to serve and also set the record straight. [6] In the late 1890s, Jennie Brimhall and Inez Knight were planning a European vacation to visit Jennie's fiancé, Jesse William Knight—who was also Inez's brother—while he served in the Great Britain mission. The bishop of their local congregation, knowing about their upcoming vacation plans, asked if they would be willing to turn their trip into an official mission.[7]
On April 1, 1898, Jennie and Inez were set apart as the first two single women in the LDS Church.[2] Young women had never been called to serve in this capacity before. Jennie and Inez did not have to go through the formal process of filing out paperwork due to the speed and urgency of the call. Prior to their departure, Jennie and Inez did not receive any training or traditional preparation that young men received for their mission field experience, they wanted them to leave and serve as quickly as possible.[7] April 2nd, the day after being set apart, Jennie and Inez embarked on their twenty day boat journey to England. Upon arrival in England, Jennie Brimhall and Inez Knight were now officially missionary companions.
Jennie returned to Utah in November 1898 due to poor health.
Publications
- Knight Brimhall, Jennie (March 1928). "National Council of Women in the United States". Relief Society Magazine.
- Jennie Knight was a prominent figure in the National Council of Women in the United States (NCW). Though the NCW was not specifically affiliated with the LDS Church, Jennie's written contributions to early LDS magazine for women, "Relief Society Magazine", highlighted ways that the NCW and LDS Church organizations aligned. In this specific article, Jennie wrote about the importance of collective action and its impact regarding women's rights, specifically suffrage and educational reform. She inspired civic involvement and social activism within women of the LDS Church. Her leadership position in the church, and involvement in the NCW, helped build national and international bridges as well as give greater visibility to the LDS Church.
- Knight Brimhall, Jennie (May 1929). "The Pioneer Mother: Avard Fairbanks' Tribute in Stone". Relief Society Magazine. 16.
- Jennie Knight often spoke of pioneering, specifically amongst women in the LDS Church. Avard Fairbanks, renowned LDS sculptor, commissioned a statue of a woman and two children to honor pioneer women of the LDS faith. Jennie Knight wrote an article in the Relief Society Magazine honoring Fairbanks and this meaningful statute. She describes this work of art as a representation of strength and the maternal spirit of pioneer women. Knight goes on to describe the talent of Avard Fairbanks and lists other works and accomplishments from his lifetime.
References
- ^ a b Lelegren, Kelly (2009). ""Real, live Mormon women": Understanding the role of early twentieth-century LDS Lady Missionaries". Utah State University.
- ^ a b "The First Sister Missionaries". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ Knight Brimhall, Jennie (September 1945). "Settling Raymond, Alberta, Canada". Relief Society Magazine. 32 (9).
- ^ Saints, Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day. "29. Forgiveness Is like Mercy: Jennie Brimhall Knight". www.churchhistorianspress.org. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ "Celebrating Women in the Church History Biographical Database". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Super Awesome Women of Faith: Jennie Brimhall Knight". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b ""They Can Bear Testimony, They Can Teach"". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Retrieved 2024-10-27.