John Taylor
Written by Barton Golding
Question: John Taylor is mentioned in D&C 118:6; 124:129; 135; 138:53. How old was he when he was called to be an Apostle? How long had he been a member...
People of Church History
Robert B. Thompson
Written by Barton Golding
Question: Robert Blashel Thompson is mentioned in D&C 124:12-14. Who did he marry and how was she related to Mary Fielding, wife of Hyrum Smith? What was his connection to...
Newel K. Whitney
Written by Barton Golding
Question: Newel K. Whitney is mentioned several times in the Doctrine and Covenants. What were the Prophet Joseph’s feelings about Newel K. Whitney? Answer: Newel Kimball Whitney was born 5...
Frederick Granger Williams
Written by Barton Golding
Question: Frederick G. Williams is mentioned in D&C Sections 64, 81, 90, 93, 102, and 104. Did Frederick and his wife peel tar from the Prophet Joseph’s bleeding and torn...
Lewis Dunbar Wilson
Written by Barton Golding
Question: Lewis Dunbar Wilson is mentioned in D&C 124:132. How important were family ties in the early history of the Church? Answer: Lewis D. Wilson was born 2 January 1805...
Wilford Woodruff
Written by Barton Golding
Question: Wilford Woodruff is mentioned in D&C 118:6; 124:129; 136:13; 138:53; Official Declaration--1. How many years did Wilford Woodruff keep a journal of the history of the church and many...
Joseph Young
Written by Barton Golding
Question: Joseph Young is mentioned in D&C 124:138. How was he related to Brigham Young? What important calling was he given in the Church? Answer: Joseph Young was born 7...
Reynolds Cahoon
Written by Barton Golding
Question: Reynolds Cahoon is mentioned in D&C 52:30; 61:35; 75:32; 94:14. What special name did the Prophet Joseph Smith give to Reynolds Cahoon’s seventh child? Answer: Reynolds Cahoon was born...
Gideon Hayden Carter
Written by Barton Golding
Question: Gideon Hayden Carter is mentioned in D&C 75:34. What battle did Gideon give his life in and what was it all about? Answer: Gideon Hayden Carter was born in...