In the fall of 1831, zerah became familiar with and joined the new church of jesus crist of latterday saints, along with many. The bible says that zerah had five sons, each of whom became a clan leader. Rough stone rolling, with the assistance of jed woodworth new york. Almira pulsipher burgess mariah pulsipher burgess sarah pulsipher alger john pulsipher charles. Early pulsipher history benedict pulcifer history of zerah pulsipher as written by himself autobiography of mary brown pulsipher biographies of. William thomas pulsipher born october 9, 1973 is an american former professional baseball player. Spafford history book in the early 1900s, george knapp collins published a book outlining the history of spafford, onondaga county, new yorkthe place zerah pulsipher lived with his family when he joined with the mormon movement. How long he lived after that, the bible does not say.
Sidney rigdon, who aspired for the presidency, came and called the church together and presented his claim for the presidency. Early pulsipher history benedict pulcifer history of zerah pulsipher as written by himself autobiography of mary brown pulsipher. The transfiguration of brigham young lds scripture teachings. Lydia mihelic pulsiphers most popular book is world regional geography. Zera pulsipher transcended the bounds of his priesthood in the ordinance of sealing, for which he was cited to. He joined the church in january 1832 and recorded that shortly afterward, he was. Nov 25, 2018 zerah entered egypt in the winter of teveth 2298 amjanuary 1705 bc shevat 2055 he teveth 2298 am january 1705 bc.
Chief walker 18011855 hawk of the mountains mormon elder friend of brigham young p. The really great, miraculous news is that eight family history books are now available to bless peoples lives at the george allen wadsworth pilley to panaca book which included. He was ordained and set apart as the president of the quorum of seventy in kirtland, ohio, and would later become a patriarch in utah. Presidents of the seventy henry harrimanzera pulsipheralbert p. Some people are spiritually impressed by comments that they hear on the street or in meetings or in the media about the book of mormon.
His birth and death dates are confirmed by his obituary and the inscription on his gravestone. While its probable that early latterday saints may have supposed that the hill located in new york state was the hill in which all of mormons records were deposited, a close reading of the book of mormon text does not support this conclusion. Zerah entered egypt in the winter of teveth 2298 amjanuary 1705 bc shevat 2055 he teveth 2298 am january 1705 bc. Zera pulsipher autobiography in pulsipher family book, comp.
Lydia mihelic pulsipher has 55 books on goodreads with 220 ratings. Thomas sirls terry family newsletter for july 1978 reprinted by larae free kerr for wadsworth family reunion 20 july 2012. Baptized into church of jesus christ of latterday saints by zera pulsipher. While in the town of mendon, smith contacted phineas. A few months ago while i was preparing a talk on family history for my daughter to give in primary, i discovered that zera pulsipher, at the age of 68, had polygamously married a 14 year old girl. With an enormous army, the largest we read of in scripture, he invaded the kingdom of judah in the days of. Wilford woodruff conversion story perhaps the most famous incident in zerah pulsiphers life is his missionary journey that resulted in the conversion of wilford woodruff, who later became the fourth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He died january 1, 1872, in full membership in the church. Almira pulsipher burgess mariah pulsipher burgess sarah pulsipher alger john pulsipher charles pulsipher mara ann pulsipher terry william pulsipher eliza jane pulsipher terry prudence pulsipher martha ann huges pulsipher martha ann barnum mary p. Zera pulsipher lucy harris but rise, and stand upon thy feet. My grandfather, whose name was david pulsipher, was supposed to be a descendant from ireland. In that capacity, he provided leadership to the early mormon community, most notably in the exodus of a large group of saints from kirtland, o. The completed sixvolume collection covers the period from 23 december.
He passed away on 04 jul 1949 in idaho falls, bonneville, idaho, united states. History, 18381856, volume c1 2 november 183831 july 1842. The most famous account comes from his quorum president joseph youngs records on the seventy. History of thomas sirls terry family by nora and terry. History, 18381856, volume c1 2 november 183831 july. He obtained a copy of the book of mormon in the fall of 1831 and read it twice and. Wilford woodruff hears the restored gospel for the first time at a meeting conducted by two latterday saint missionaries, elders zera pulsipher and elijah cheney. In 1809 the family moved to fayette, new york, where they worked a large farm. His father and grandfather fought side by side together at the battle of bunker hill. Sep 20, 2019 a few months ago while i was preparing a talk on family history for my daughter to give in primary, i discovered that zera pulsipher, at the age of 68, had polygamously married a 14 year old girl named martha hughes. Cumorah was the name given to moronis new york hill by early latterday saints.
Zera pulsipher was a first seven presidents of the seventy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This document, history, 18381856, volume c1 2 november 183831 july 1842, is the third of six volumes of the manuscript history of the church in the joseph smith papers the manuscript. Wakara was born on the banks of pequirarynoquint stinking riverthe spanish fork near the present spanish fork, utah, to timpanogos ute parents. In 1830, samuel smith was called on a mission to preach the gospel in the state of new york. Mesa south stake of zion 2018 by kevin v hunt ebook pdf. His father, john, and his grandfather, david pulsipher, were veterans of the revolutionary war. In early january of 1832, zerah pulsipher stood in the barnlike baptist. No footnotes, personal notes, or other related content available.
Zera pulsipher witnesses of the golden plates and book. Zera pulsipher autobiography, byu special collections. Zera pulsipher also zerah june 24, 1789 january 1, 1872 was a first seven presidents of. Seventy lds church the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed. Two personal journals in the handwriting of zera pulsipher terry depicting events in his life in the colonization of parts of southern utah dixie and the upper snake. Aug 05, 2012 zera pulsipher was one of my ancestorsa good man who did a lot of great things. The original manuscript clearly records the year of his travel as 1848, not 1847. Zera pulsipher in famous people throughout history. Zera pulsipherthe man who baptized wilford woodruff.
A printed version of zerah pulsiphers recollections mistakenly transcribed the date of his coming to utah as 1847. His early schooling was limited, but he loved books. But at that time most of the twelve were absent on missions. Zerah pulsipher pioneer overland travel church history. We know that almira came to utah and on to hebron with her people because her mother, mary b. Mar 23, 2014 one aspect of zerah pulsiphers life that has caused concern for his descendants over the years is his 1862 church trial. Zerah pulsipher washington county historical society home page. Pulsipher family history book by nora and terry lund, compilers. Vital records of rockingham, vermont, from the beginning of the records to january 1, 1845, and records of the first church of rockingham, vermont, from its organization, october 27, 1773 to september 25, 1839. Read about a miraculous experience he had after he prayed to know if the book was true.
Pulsipher, states in her history that her daughter, almira, died march 8, 1868, at the age of 51 years. Zera followed the church from new york, to ohio, to missouri, and all the way to utah. Lesson 26 go ye into all the world, and preach my gospel. Born in huntington, emery, utah, usa on 05 mar 1885 to zera pulsipher terry and mary poole. In the case of mary ann, you find a brief life story and lovely. History of zera pulsipher as written by himself, typescript, 1516, perry special collections. Zera pulsipher, a convert from ohio, is an example of those who enthusiastically shared the message of the restoration. In the fourteenth year of asa, zerah the ethiopian, with a mighty army of or million, invaded his kingdom, and advanced unopposed in the field as far as the valley of zephathah at mareshah. He was ordained and set apart as the president of the quorum of seventy in kirtland, ohio, and would later become a. Zera pulsipher was born in vermont on june 24, 1789, to john and elizabeth pulsipher. The really great, miraculous news is that eight family history books are now available to bless peoples lives at the george allen wadsworth pilley to panaca book which included information about the 1856 and 1857 handcart treks felt like a handcart trek in and of itself. The saints forced exodus from missouri, 1839 religious.
Zera pulsipherthe man who baptized wilford woodruff chads. A critical edition of lucy mack smiths family memoir, edited by lavina fielding anderson, 2001, signature books. Zera pulsipher this is zera pulsipher who baptized henry lyman cook on 10 nov 1837. Jun 19, 2012 a history of eliza jane pulsipher terry my impressions of aunt aluna terry hunt sketch of the life of eva elthera terry lee family pictures notes on thomas sirls terry for the 1967 reunion by nora lund terry tales. It appears that the scriptural, archaeological and geological evidence supports the conclusion that the hill in the state of new york, joseph smithhistory 1. When told in full, his story is truly one of the greatest conversion stories of our time.
Pulsipher, a lefthanded pitcher, played in major league baseball for the new york mets, milwaukee. He joined the church in january 1832 and recorded that shortly afterward, he was ordained to the office of an elder and went to preaching with considerable success at home and abroad. Books by lydia mihelic pulsipher author of world regional. Zera pulsipher record book, circa 18581878 ms 753 1, church history library church archives, church of jesus christ of latterday saints, salt lake city, utah, 2. In that capacity, he provided leadership to the early mormon community, most notably in the exodus of a large group of saints from kirtland, ohio. Book of commandments, 1833, page 0 the joseph smith papers. Pulsipher family history book by nora and terry lund. Archaeological and historical evidence zera pulsipher. If there is a family history center in your area, they have all the info back to 00064 a. Pulsipher, history of zerah pulsipher, in pulsipher family book, ed. History of thomas sirls terry family by nora and terry lund. The name of my parents were john and elizabeth pulsipher. By clicking on view photos and stories illustration 2, the page will open directly to the memories that have been preserved in the family tree.
Zera pulsipher witnesses of the golden plates and book of mormon. Another veteran gone, journal history of the church of jesus christ of latterday. A history of eliza jane pulsipher terry my impressions of aunt aluna terry hunt sketch of the life of eva elthera terry lee family pictures notes on thomas sirls terry for the 1967 reunion by. On the 31st the organization was commenced by appointing zera pulsipher captain of a hundred with john benbow and daniel wood captains of fifties. Zerah pulsipher 1789 1872 was born 24 jun 1789 at rockingham, vermont, to john and elizabeth dutton pulsipher, being one of seven sons and three daughters. Zera pulsipher also zerah june 24, 1789 january 1, 1872 was a first seven presidents of the seventy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Zerah pulsipher june 24, 1788 or 1789january 1, 1872 witnesses the transfiguration of brigham young. Book of commandments, 1833, page 0 the joseph smith. Zerah pulsipher pioneer overland travel church history the. He was also an active missionary who baptized wilford woodruff into the lds church. When zera turned 21 he married polly randall and had one daughter. Other activities edit between professional seasons, bill pulsipher is a private pitching instructor at all pro sports academy in bellport, new york.
Presidents of the seventy henry harriman zera pulsipher albert p. Almira pulsipher burgess mariah pulsipher burgess sarah. The most famous account comes from his quorum president joseph. Zera pulsipher was one of my ancestorsa good man who did a lot of great things. One aspect of zerah pulsiphers life that has caused concern for his descendants over the years is his 1862 church trial. I thought i saw the angels with the book of mormon in their hands in the attitude of showing. This document, history, 18381856, volume c1 2 november 183831 july 1842, is the third of six volumes of the manuscript history of the church in the joseph smith papers the manuscript history bears the editorial title history, 18381856.
Archaeological and historical evidence the hill cumorah. Zera pulsipher first heard of the book of mormon from a pastor in 1831. Seventy lds church the complete guide this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. His grandfather, zera pulsipher, taught and baptized wilford woodruff. Zera pulsipher papers at the church history library in salt lake city. I embraced it accordingly in the fall of 1831 there was a book of mormon brought into town i succeeded in getting it i directly read it. The pulsipher place the life and times of zerah pulsipher. Some of those people are our ancestors, which gives added interest when their stories are found.
Rose burgess of sparks, nevada, whose husband is a great grandson of hyrum, contributes the records that hyrum burgess married first. Pulsipher returned to playing midseason, rejoining the atlantic league pitching for the somerset patriots and resigned with the patriots for the 2011 season. Zera pulsipher was born in vermont on june 24, 1789, to john and elizabeth. Moronis unofficial church of jesus christ of latterday saints and mormon history site. Wilford woodruff conversion story the zerah pulsipher project. On a cold day in february 1831, the prophet joseph smith and his wife, emma, then six months pregnant with twins, completed the 250mile journey from new york to. Thats what makes history so interestingthe experiences of people.
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