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Pretend Husband Joseph Kingsbury (Clair Barrus 3 of 4)

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What’s the story of Joseph Kingsbury being a pretend husband? We will also discuss The Happiness Letter is a letter Joseph Smith from to Nancy Rigdon, to get her as a plural wife. It was printed by John C Bennett but continues to be cited by LDS Leaders. Check out our conversation with Clair Barrus who wrote a chapter in Secret Covenants…

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  • Denomination: Brighamites
  • Theology: Polygamy
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  • Historical Mentions John C Bennett, Joseph Kingsbury, Sarah Ann Whitney

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Joseph Kingsbury's marriage to Sarah Ann Whitney was a "pretend husband" to cover for Joseph Smith's prior plural marriage to Sarah.
  • Date: July 24, 2024
  • Guest: Clair Barrus
  • Denomination: Brighamites
  • Theology: Polygamy
  • Church History
  • Historical Mentions John C Bennett, Joseph Kingsbury, Sarah Ann Whitney
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