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LORENZO DOW YOUNG Mormon leader, a brother of Brigham Young, photographed in June 1866
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1866 Brigham Brother Lorenzo Mormon Photographed
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This striking carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph captures Lorenzo Dow Young, a prominent Mormon leader and brother of Brigham Young, during a visit to England in June 1866. The image, taken at the studio of an unidentified photographer, provides a rare glimpse into the life of a key figure in the Latter-day Saint movement during a pivotal moment in its history. Born in Vermont in 1818, Lorenzo Dow Young joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1832. He became an assistant to the prophet Joseph Smith and later served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles under Brigham Young. In 1840, Young was sent as a missionary to England, where he spent the next 15 years. His return to Utah Territory in 1855 marked the beginning of a new phase in his career as a church leader. The photograph shows Young in his late forties, with a serious expression and piercing gaze. He is dressed in a formal suit and wears a bow tie, reflecting the formal dress code of the time. The CDV format, which gained popularity in the mid-19th century, allowed for mass production and distribution of portraits, making it an ideal medium for spreading the image of church leaders like Young to a wider audience. This historical photograph offers a valuable insight into the life and legacy of Lorenzo Dow Young, a dedicated and influential Mormon leader who played a significant role in the expansion of the church both in the United States and abroad. The image also serves as a reminder of the rich cultural and religious history that continues to shape the lives of millions of people around the world today.
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