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Autobiography of Benjamin Johnson, an early convert to the Mormon Church who was a member of Joseph Smith's private circle. A pioneer settler of Utah, he also helped establish Mormon colonies in Arizona and Mexico.
Drawing from a variety of sources including personal journals, newspapers, interviews, letters, Church publications, and historical documents, E. Dale LeBaron provides a uniquely personal look into the life of Benjamin F. Johnson. Johnson was a friend to the Prophet Joseph Smith and a loyal member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn about his influential role as a prominent pioneer, colonizer, missionary, public official, and avid supporter of the prophets of God. As you travel with him from his birthplace in New York to his final resting place in Arizona, let Johnson's story inspire you in this in-depth study of his life and the challenges he overcame.
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The collection contains handwritten letters, a reminiscence, and a draft for an obituary. The reminiscence is by Sarah Melissa Johnson and relates to her life growing up in Nauvoo, Illinois. She mentions how her father was called to protect the Prophet Joseph Smith whom they considered to be in danger.