The history of the Mormon Church is both inspiring and tragic. It is a story of faith and sacrifice deeply interwoven with the history of America and increasingly with the history of the world. From the earliest days of Mormon history until today, faithful Mormons have had to overcome tremendous obstacles to remain faithful. While Mormons do not face violent mobs today as they once did, members must confront a busy, secularized world that attacks the core values of faith in God.
Journal Excerpts from the Willie Handcart Company
Despite the hardships these Saints went through to get to the Salt Lake Valley, their faith was unshakable....
Ephraim Hanks
Ephraim Hanks was a man renowned for his skills on the plains. He made the journey across the frontier...
Job Smith
Beginning in July 1846 At Mount Pisgah a place where the pioneers had made a farm to raise sustenance...
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Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Dieter Friedrich Uchtdorf, of the First Presidency Childhood Dieter F. Uchtdorf was born in Mahrisch...
Boyd K Packer
Boyd K. Packer, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles CHILDHOOD 2956 With a legacy of Mormon pioneers who settled...
A Peacemaker Hyrum’s mild manner and impeachable character allowed him to serve as a peacemaker...
Read More Biographies of Church LeadersWe invite you to read the Mormon history stories of the faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to ponder the faith and belief which inspired them to give up everything they had to follow God, even at the risk of losing their own lives. We invite to read their stories and draw inspiration from their courage and dedication in building up the Kingdom of God here on earth.