George W. Brimhall
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George Washington Brimhall (14 Nov., 1814-Sep. 30, 1895) was a politician in territorial Utah. He was the father of George H. Brimhall
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Brimhall was the son of Sylvanus Brimhall and his wife the former Lydia Ann Guiteau. He was born along Canada Creek in the state of New York. In 1827 the family moved to Olean Point, New York and a short time later to Melville, Cattaraugus County, New York. After cutting and milling lumber at this location, the Brimhalls loaded it into a boat, went down the Allegany River to Pittsburgh and sold it, and then went down the Ohio to Dearborn County, Indiana
. In 1837 Brimhall moved with his family to McHenry County, Illinois.
Brimhall joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in McHenry County, Illinois
in 1842. He spent the next two years as a missionary in McHenry and surrounding counties and then moved to Nauvoo
in March of 1844. Shortly after this he moved to Knoxville, Illinois
where he met Lucretia Metcalf who he married in July of 1845. Lucretia was opposed to going west with the Mormons. Brimhall hoped if he went to Utah he would be able to persuade her to come and join him with their three children. He left in 1850 but shortly after reaching Utah learned she had divorced him and remarried.
Brimhall was sent to Iron County, Utah
in 1850 as part of the Iron Mission, one of the efforts coordinated by Brigham Young
to facilitate the growth of Utah's economy. In 1852 Brimhall was elected to the Utah Territorial Legislature. Early that year he married Rachel Ann Meyer.
In 1854 Brimhall moved to Ogden where he served on the City Council. He served three years on the Ogden City Council and three terms in the Utah State legislature.
Brimhall moved to Salt Lake City from Ogden in 1863. He was then in 1864 called to be part of the mission that settled St. George, Utah
and vicinity. Brimhall later moved to Spanish Fork, Utah
where he lived until the time of his death.
George and Rachel were the parents of ten children. He served for many years as a patriarch of the Utah Stake, which then included all of Utah County. He still held this position at the time of his death.
George H. Brimhall
George Henry Brimhall was President of Brigham Young University. After graduating from Brigham Young Academy, Brimhall served as principal of Spanish Fork schools and then as district superintendent of Utah County schools, finally returning to Brigham Young Academy...
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Brimhall was the son of Sylvanus Brimhall and his wife the former Lydia Ann Guiteau. He was born along Canada Creek in the state of New York. In 1827 the family moved to Olean Point, New York and a short time later to Melville, Cattaraugus County, New York. After cutting and milling lumber at this location, the Brimhalls loaded it into a boat, went down the Allegany River to Pittsburgh and sold it, and then went down the Ohio to Dearborn County, Indiana
Dearborn County, Indiana
Dearborn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 50,047. It is part of the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan area. The county seat is Lawrenceburg.-History:...
. In 1837 Brimhall moved with his family to McHenry County, Illinois.
Brimhall joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in McHenry County, Illinois
McHenry County, Illinois
McHenry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 308,760, which is an increase of 18.7% from 260,077 in 2000. Its county seat is Woodstock. This county is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is the sixth largest county, in...
in 1842. He spent the next two years as a missionary in McHenry and surrounding counties and then moved to Nauvoo
Nauvoo, Illinois
Nauvoo is a small city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Although the population was just 1,063 at the 2000 census, and despite being difficult to reach due to its location in a remote corner of Illinois, Nauvoo attracts large numbers of visitors for its historic importance and its...
in March of 1844. Shortly after this he moved to Knoxville, Illinois
Knoxville, Illinois
Knoxville is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,183 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Description:Knoxville is located just southeast of the City of Galesburg...
where he met Lucretia Metcalf who he married in July of 1845. Lucretia was opposed to going west with the Mormons. Brimhall hoped if he went to Utah he would be able to persuade her to come and join him with their three children. He left in 1850 but shortly after reaching Utah learned she had divorced him and remarried.
Brimhall was sent to Iron County, Utah
Iron County, Utah
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,779 people, 10,627 households, and 8,076 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 13,618 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
in 1850 as part of the Iron Mission, one of the efforts coordinated by Brigham Young
Brigham Young
Brigham Young was an American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a settler of the Western United States. He was the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1847 until his death in 1877, he founded Salt Lake City, and he served as the first governor of the Utah...
to facilitate the growth of Utah's economy. In 1852 Brimhall was elected to the Utah Territorial Legislature. Early that year he married Rachel Ann Meyer.
In 1854 Brimhall moved to Ogden where he served on the City Council. He served three years on the Ogden City Council and three terms in the Utah State legislature.
Brimhall moved to Salt Lake City from Ogden in 1863. He was then in 1864 called to be part of the mission that settled St. George, Utah
St. George, Utah
St. George is a city located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Utah, and the county seat of Washington County, Utah. It is the principal city of and is included in the St. George, Utah, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is 119 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, and 303 miles ...
and vicinity. Brimhall later moved to Spanish Fork, Utah
Spanish Fork, Utah
Spanish Fork is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 31,497 as of the 2008 census estimate.-History:Spanish Fork was settled by LDS pioneers in 1851...
where he lived until the time of his death.
George and Rachel were the parents of ten children. He served for many years as a patriarch of the Utah Stake, which then included all of Utah County. He still held this position at the time of his death.
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- Ernest L. WilkinsonErnest L. WilkinsonErnest Leroy Wilkinson was an American academic administrator and prominent figure in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . He was president of Brigham Young University from 1951 to 1971 and also oversaw the entire LDS Church Educational System. Prior to this, Wilkinson was a lawyer...
, ed., Brigham Young University: The First 100 Years. (Provo: BYU Press, 1975) p. 331-332. - Andrew JensonAndrew JensonAndrew Jenson, born Anders Jensen, was a Danish immigrant to the United States who acted as an Assistant Church Historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for much of the early-twentieth century...
, LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, p. 714; Vol. 3, p. 325. - bio of George Washington Brimhall
- Orson F. WhitneyOrson F. WhitneyOrson Ferguson Whitney born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from April 9, 1906 until his death.-Early life:...
. History of Utah: Biographical. p. 169-170.