The Cutlerites of Southwestern Iowa: a Latter-Day Saint Schism and Its Role in the Early Settlement of Iowa
1999; University of Iowa; Volume: 58; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.17077/0003-4827.10236
ISSN2473-9006
Autores Tópico(s)American History and Culture
ResumoALPHEUS CUTLER (1784-1864) and about one hundred devoted followers formally organized the schismatic Church of Jesus Christ (Cutlerite) in southwestern Iowa on September 19, 1853.These people, known popularly as "Cutlerites" after their primary leader, were Latter-day Saint {LDS or Mormor\) dissenters.' Shortly after the martyrdom of Joseph Smith Jr., the founding LDS prophet, in 1844, the future Cutlerites initially accepted Brigham Young's leadership of the largest rerrmant of the Nauvoo, Illinois, church.They also were a part of the mass I appreciate the many forms of assistance provided by the Shenandoah Historical Society, especially Jackie Simpson and the täte Lucielle Hoppoch.I am also indebted to Biloine Whiting Young for continued support; and I
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