Person in LDS History: Elvira Field

Elvira Field is the cross-dressing polygamist wife of James Strang. She wrote under the name Charlie Douglas, Strang's nephew.

Kyle Beshears

19th Century Cross-Dressing Polygamist (Kyle Beshears 2 of 2)

Dr Kyle Beshears dives into James Strang’s wives and concubines. We’ll learn about a cross-dressing polygamist wife, and about James Strang’s life. Check out our

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents

Rick Bennett is the friendly, independent historian at the heart of Gospel Tangents LDS Podcast: The Best Source for Mormon History, Science, and Theology. When he isn't interviewing Mormon scholars, prophets, and others, he is teaching math and statistics at Utah Valley University. He also freelances as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries, as well as in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah.

Person in LDS History: Elvira Field

19th Century Cross-Dressing Polygamist (Kyle Beshears 2 of 2)

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents