Mormon History: Zion's Camp

What was the nature of the Fanny Alger relationship? Who was Old Major? What did he do at Zion's Camp?

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Fanny Alger Affair/Old Major (John Turner 4 of 6)

The origins of polygamy are murky. Was there an 1831 revelation on the topic? What was the nature of the Fanny Alger relationship? We’ll also

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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.

Mormon History: Zion's Camp

Fanny Alger Affair/Old Major (John Turner 4 of 6)

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents