Mormon Enigma
| Author | : Linda King Newell |
| Publisher | : Doubleday Books |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015008854864 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mormon Enigma by : Linda King Newell
Download or read book Mormon Enigma written by Linda King Newell and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1984 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emma Hale (1804-1879) was born in Harmony. Pennsylvania to Isaac Hale (1763-1839) and Elizabeth Lewis (1767-1842). In 1827 she eloped and married Joseph Smith (1805-1844) who was the founder and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Emma became the mother of eleven children, five of whom lived to adulthood. She and Joseph moved often and suffered great persecution for their beliefs. After Joseph's martyrdom in 1844, Emma remained in Nauvoo and married Lewis Bidamon. She died in her home in 1879.