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2177:, which was established in 1860. However, a few Latter Day Saints continue to carry on Strang's mission. Strang's last and most important revelation, The Book of the Law of the Lord states that a prophet president is "...only necessary for the establishment of the rest of God, and bringing everlasting righteousness on earth. A lesser degree of the Priesthood has frequently stood at the head of the people of God on earth" (p. 251). Consequently, instead of believing that Strang's demise and his refusal to appoint a successor are failures, they believe that they are maintaining the pure faith and awaiting the appearance of a new successor who will take the place of their fallen founders. They believe that their position is bolstered by revelations which were given by Smith and Strang in which they stated that the condemnation of the church is prophetic and a sign of general apostasy. 1907:" which was prophesied in Scripture and destined to spread itself over all the earth. Nor did Strang ever say that his "kingdom" supplanted United States sovereignty over Beaver Island. However, since his sect was the main religious body on the isle, claiming the allegiance of most of its inhabitants, Strang often asserted his authority on Beaver, even over non-Strangites—a practice which ultimately caused him and his followers a great deal of grief. Furthermore, he and many of his disciples were accused of forcibly appropriating property and revenue on the island, a practice which earned him few friends among the non-Mormon " 670:. He was the second of three children, and his parents had a good reputation in their community. Strang's mother was very tender with him as a consequence of delicate health, yet she required him to render an account of all his actions and words while absent from her. In a brief autobiography he wrote in 1855, Strang reported that he had attended grade school until age twelve, but that "the terms were usually short, the teachers inexperienced and ill qualified to teach, and my health such as to preclude attentive study or steady attendance." He estimated that his time in a classroom during those years totaled six months. 1962:, on February 10, 1853, wrote of Strang: "Mr. Strang's course as a member of the present Legislature, has disarmed much of the prejudices which have previously surrounded him. Whatever may be said or thought of the peculiar sect of which he is the local head, I take pleasure in stating that throughout this session he has conducted himself with the degree of decorum and propriety which have been equaled by his industry, sagacity, good temper, apparent regard for the true interests of the people, and the obligations of his official oath." He was reelected in 1855, and did much to organize the upper portion of 1377:", a minuscule brass chronicle Strang said he had been led to by a vision in 1845. Sholes offered no opinion on Strang's find, but described the prophet as "honest and earnest" and opined that his followers ranked "among the most honest and intelligent men in the neighborhood." Strang published his translation of these plates as the "Voree Record," purporting to be the last testament of Rajah Manchou of Vorito, who had lived in the area centuries earlier and wished to leave a brief statement for posterity. The Voree Plates disappeared around 1900, and their current whereabouts are unknown. 942:, where Strang moved his church headquarters in 1848. Strang's church had a high turnover rate, with many of his initial adherents, including all of those listed above (with the exception of George Miller, who remained loyal to Strang until death), leaving the church before his demise. John E. Page departed in July 1849, accusing Strang of dictatorial tendencies and concurring with Bennett's furtive "Illuminati" order. Martin Harris had broken with Strang by January 1847, after a failed mission to England. Hiram Page and the Whitmers also left around this time. 475: 949:. Vehemently opposed to the practice at first, Strang reversed course in 1849 and became one of its strongest advocates, marrying five wives (including his original spouse, Mary) and fathering fourteen children. Since many of his early disciples viewed him as a monogamous counterweight to Brigham Young's polygamous version of Mormonism, Strang's decision to embrace plural marriage proved costly both to him and his organization. Strang defended his new tenet by claiming that, far from enslaving or demeaning women, polygamy would 103: 833:. Every aspect of the letter has been disputed by opposing factions, including the postmark and the signature however the postmark is genuine and at least one firm (Tyrell and Doud) hired to analyse the document and compare it to Smith's known letters concluded that it was likely to have been authored by Smith. They concluded "A brief observation of these four documents indicates that the education and word usage was consistent with the theory that all four documents were authored by one individual." 1891: 2102: 895: 2195:
the county (Manitou) which he had fought to establish was abolished by the Michigan legislature in 1895, removing the last tangible remnant of Strang's temporal empire. Of all of his efforts, Strang's most vital (albeit unintended) one was his contribution to the Latter Day Saint religion which turned out to provide some of the impetus behind the creation of the Reorganized Church, which became a major rival of the Utah-based
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men were away. On July 4, 1850, a drunken mob of fishermen vowed to kill the "Mormons" or drive them out, only to be awed into submission when Strang fired a cannon (which he had secretly acquired) at them. Competition for business and jobs added to tensions on the island, as did the increasing Strangite monopoly on local government, made sure after Beaver and adjacent islands were first attached to
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where the justice charged them $ 1.25 a piece for court costs, then released them where they were feted by the local citizenry. None of those involved received punishment for their alleged crimes Dr. Hezekiah D. McCulloch and Dr. J. Atkyn, with Thomas Bedford living until 1889 and Alexander Wentworth living until 1863.
464: 1396:. Republished in 1856, expanded with inspired notes and commentary, this book served as the constitution for Strang's spiritual kingdom on Beaver Island, and is still accepted as scripture by Strangites. One distinctive feature (besides its overtly monarchial tone) is its restoration of a "missing" commandment to the 702:, which he saw as being essential by that point in his life to his quest to be someone of importance. However, Strang's diary reveals a heartfelt desire to be of service to his fellow man, together with agonized frustration at not knowing how he might do so as a penniless, unknown youth from upstate New York. 829:. This letter was dated June 18, 1844, just nine days before Smith's death. Smith and Strang were some 225 miles (362 km) apart at the time, Strang offered witnesses to affirm that he had made his announcement before news of Smith's demise was publicly available. Strang's letter is held today by 2157:
later called "the most disgraceful day in Michigan's history," a group of non-Mormons from Mackinac and elsewhere forcibly evicted every Strangite from Beaver Island. Strang's subjects on the island—approximately 2,600 persons—were herded onto hastily commandeered steamers, most after being robbed of
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Sarah Wright described Strang as "a very mild-spoken, kind man to his family, although his word was law." She wrote that while each wife had her own bedroom, they shared meals and devotional time together with Strang and life in their household was "as pleasant as possible." On the other hand, Strang
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While proving to be a key player in the 1844 succession struggle, Strang's long-term influence on the Latter Day Saint movement was minimal. His doctrinal innovations had little impact outside his church, and he was largely ignored until recent historians began to reexamine his life and career. Even
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Today, there are several groups and individual Strangite disciples who operate autonomously. One of these groups is a corporate church which is led by a Presiding High Priest, Bill Shepard, who claims that he does not have Joseph Smith or James Strang's authority or priesthood office. Another group,
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Although Strang apparently knew that Bedford and the others were gunning for him, he openly challenged them in his newspaper, The Northern Islander, writing, "We laugh with bitter scorn at all these threats," just days before his murder. Strang refused to employ a bodyguard or carry a firearm or any
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with another member's wife, blamed Strang for the flogging and sought revenge. Another, Hezekiah D. McCulloch, had been excommunicated for drunkenness and other alleged misdeeds, after previously enjoying Strang's favor and several high offices in local government. These men conspired against Strang
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of being complicit in, or at least of having foreknowledge of, the assassination plot, though no hard evidence to support their accusation was ever forthcoming. The "King of Beaver Island" was taken to Voree, where he lived for three weeks, dying on July 9, 1856, at the age of 43. After refusing to
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and "elevate" them by allowing them to choose the best possible mate based upon any factors which were deemed important by them. Rather than being forced to wed "corrupt and degraded sires" due to the scarcity of more suitable men, a woman could marry the man who she believed was most compatible to
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On the other hand, Strang and his people lived in apprehension of what their non-member neighbors might do next. Some Strangites were beaten up while they were going to the post office in order to collect their mail, and some of their homes were robbed and even seized by "gentiles" while Strangite
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After Smith's death, Strang claimed the right to lead the Latter Day Saints, but he was not the only claimant to Smith's prophetic mantle. His most significant rivals were Brigham Young, president of Smith's Twelve Apostles, and Sidney Rigdon, a member of Smith's First Presidency. A power struggle
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As a youth, Strang kept a rather profound personal diary, written partly in a secret code that was not deciphered until over one hundred years after it was authored. This journal contains Strang's musings on a variety of topics, including a sense that he was called to be a significant world leader
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Strang was hit three times: one bullet grazed his head, another bullet lodged in his cheek and a third bullet lodged in his spine, paralyzing him from the waist down. One of the assassins then pistol-whipped the victim before running aboard the nearby vessel with his companion, where both claimed
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ordered US District Attorney George Bates to investigate the rumors about Strang and his colony. Strang's successful trial defense brought him considerable favorable press, which he used as leverage when he ran for, and won, a seat on the Michigan state legislature as a Democrat in 1853. Facing a
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Strang and his first wife Mary Perce separated in May 1851, though they remained legally married until Strang's death. His second wife, Elvira Eliza Field disguised herself at first as "Charlie J. Douglas," Strang's purported nephew, before revealing her true identity in 1850. Ironically, decades
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of Mackinac County, Julius Granger, McBlair transported them to Mackinac Island. Once on the island Sheriff Granger first held them in an unlocked jail cell at the ‘urging’ of the citizenry and then moved to a boarding house he was keeping, Grove House. Three days later they given a ‘mock trial’
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formed a part of Strang's teaching, but he did not require it to be performed in a temple (as is the case in the LDS church). Thus, such marriages are still contracted in Strang's church in the absence of any Strangite temple or any "endowment" ceremony. Alcohol, tobacco, coffee and tea were all
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which He was working with and it was also limited by the eons of time which were required to "organize" and shape it. Strang spoke glowingly about a future generation of people who would "make religion a science," to be "studied by as exact rules as mathematicks." "The mouth of the Seer will be
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is the sole true remnant of James Strang's church. Missionary work is no longer emphasized by Strangites (as it is by the LDS and many other Latter Day Saint sects), because they tend to believe that after the murder of three prophets (Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith and James Strang) God closed His
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But none of this meant that Strang was illiterate or simple. Although his teachers "not unfrequently turned me off with little or no attention, as though I was too stupid to learn and too dull to feel neglect," Strang recalled that he spent "long weary days ... upon the floor, thinking,
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attribute. Thus, its occupant was to be not only the spiritual leader of his people but their temporal king as well. He offered a sophisticated set of teachings that differed in many significant aspects from any other version of Mormonism, including that preached by Smith. Like Smith, Strang
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Strang refused to appoint a successor, telling his apostles to take care of their families as best they could, and await divine instruction. While his supporters endeavored to keep his church alive, Strang's unique dogma which required his successor to be ordained by angels made his church
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to the "gentiles" of the West. Consequently, Strang's church has continued to dwindle until the present day. The current membership of the corporate church comprises around 300 persons, while the Samuel West group claims to have several thousand members in the US and Africa.
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along with the Mormons' enemies who were living in Mackinac, two of whom were Alexander Wentworth and Dr. J. Atkyn. Pistols were procured, and the four conspirators began several days of target practice while they finalized the details of their murderous plan.
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There have been several conflicting claims about the authenticity of the letter. One disaffected member of Strang's church said they received a confession from Strang's law partner, C. P. Barnes, that he had fabricated the Letter of Appointment and the
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At age twelve, Strang was baptized a Baptist. He did not wish to follow his father's calling as a farmer, so he took up the study of law. Strang was admitted to the bar in New York at age 23 and later at other places where he resided. He became county
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No apostles currently remain in Strang's organization, because all Strangite apostles must be appointed by revelation. The highest current office in Strang's church is that of High Priest (in the "incorporated" faction) or that of Elder (in the
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As with Joseph Smith before him, James Strang had problems with excommunicated or disaffected members who often became anti-Mormons and/or even conspired against him. One of the latter, Thomas Bedford, who had been flogged for engaging in
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which is led by Samuel West, claims that the first faction is in error, and it also claims that by incorporating in 1961, it lost its identity as a faithful continuation of Strang's organization. This second group claims that
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Strang never claimed to be the king of Beaver Island itself, nor did he claim to be the king of any other geographical entity. Instead, he claimed to be king of his church, which he considered the true
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and Phoebe Wright's daughter, Eugenia, wrote in 1936 that after only eight months of marriage, her mother had "begun to feel dissatisfied with polygamy, though she loved him devotedly all her life."
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their money and other personal possessions, and unceremoniously dumped onto docks along the shores of Lake Michigan. A few of them moved back to Voree, while the rest scattered across the country.
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The first edition of this book was published in 1850, without notes. A second edition, with numerous notes and other material, was still unbound and on the press at the time of his assassination.
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after Strang's death, Strang's fourth wife, Sarah Adelia Wright, divorced her second husband, Dr. Wing, due to Wing's interest in polygamy. Strang's last wife was Phoebe Wright, cousin to Sarah.
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of Strang's excommunication, Strang insisted that the laws of the church prevented excommunication without a trial. He equally asserted that the Twelve had no right to sit in judgment on him, as
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thinking, thinking ... my mind wandered over fields that old men shrink from, seeking rest and finding none till darkness gathered thick around and I burst into tears." He studied works by
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Some of Strang's teachings differed substantially from those of other Latter Day Saint leaders, including Joseph Smith. For instance, Strang rejected the traditional Christian doctrines of the
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Strang rested his claim to leadership on an ordination by an angel at the very moment Joseph Smith died (similar to the ordination of Smith), requirements that he claimed were set forth in the
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unappealing to Latter Day Saints who were expecting to be led by a prophet. Lorenzo Dow Hickey, the last of Strang's apostles, emerged as an ad-hoc leader until his death in 1897, followed by
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not out of fear of punishment and not out of any desire for rewards, but preferring to do good solely "on account of the innate loveliness of undefiled goodness; of pure unalloyed holiness."
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As a result of his coronation, along with lurid tales which were being spread by George Adams (who had been excommunicated by Strang a few months after the ceremony), Strang was accused of
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prohibited, just as they were in many other Latter Day Saint denominations. Polygamy is no longer practiced by Strang's followers, but belief in its correctness is still affirmed by them.
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Left without a prophet to guide them, most of Strang's followers (including all of his wives) departed from his church in the years after his murder. Most of them later joined the
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Jensen, Robin Scott (2007). "Mormons Seeking Mormonism: Strangite Success and the Conceptualization of Mormon Ideology, 1844–50". In Bringhurst, Newell G.; Hamer, John C. (eds.).
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ensued, during which Young quickly disposed of Rigdon in a Nauvoo debate. Young would reject offers to debate with Strang for the next three years before leading his followers to
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While Strang lingered on his deathbed in Voree, his enemies in Michigan were determined to extinguish his Beaver Island kingdom. On July 5, 1856, on what Michigan historian
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A True History of the Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of the Restoration of the Holy Priesthood and the Late Discovery of Ancient American Records
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was made of tin, rather than gold, and it is described in one account as being "a shiny metal ring with a cluster of glass stars in the front." Strang also sported a
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determined effort to deny him this seat due to the hostility of his enemies, he was permitted to address the legislature in his defense, after which the
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Like Joseph Smith, James Strang reported numerous visions, unearthed and translated allegedly ancient metal plates using what he said was the Biblical
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of land and resources, requiring the building of parks and the retention of large forests in his kingdom. He wrote an eloquent refutation of the "
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in Voree, but he was prevented from completing its construction due to the poverty and lack of cooperation which existed among his followers. No "
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Strang insisted that versions of the Decalogue found in Bibles used by other churches—including other Latter Day Saint churches—contain only
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The King of Confidence: A Tale of Utopian Dreamers, Frontier Schemers, True Believers, False Prophets, and the Murder of an American Monarch
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John Page and William Smith were apostles at Smith's death; William M'Lellin had previously been an apostle, but was excommunicated in 1838.
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Beshears, Kyle (Spring–Summer 2023). "'In Love and Union': The Writings of Mr. Charles J. Douglass, Secret Plural Wife of a Mormon King".
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as quoted in Fitzpatrick, pp. 74–75. See also Apostle John E. Page at this same source, on his conversations with Strang on the subject.
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Quinn, p. 210, although the postmark has been proven to be legitimate. See also Eberstadt, Charles, "A Letter That Founded a Kingdom,"
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and mayor of Nauvoo. Invited by Strang to join him in Voree, Bennett was instrumental in establishing a so-called "Halcyon Order of the
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as quoted in Fitzpatrick, pp. 74–5. See also Apostle John E. Page at this same source, on his conversations with Strang on the subject.
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The Diamond: Being the Law of Prophetic Succession and a Defense of the Calling of James J. Strang as Successor to Joseph Smith
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The Strangites use no hyphen in their church title and capitalize the "D" in "Day", just as was done in Joseph Smith's church.
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DeRogatis, Amy (Spring–Summer 2023). "Intimate Exposure: The Charley Douglass Daguerreotype and American Religious History".
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in Strang's organization (until he died in 1922). However, neither of these men ever claimed Strang's office or authority.
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things, and he insisted that some things were as impossible for Him as for us. Thus, he saw no essential conflict between
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vessel which was docked in the harbor. Nobody aboard the ship made any effort to either warn or aid the intended victim.
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A drawing of these plates, with translation and testimony of their discovery, may be found at James J. Strang. (1845). "
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Blythe, Christopher James (June 2014). "The Coronation of James J. Strang and the Making of Beaver Island Mormonism".
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her, the best candidate to father her children and give her the finest possible life, even if he had multiple wives.
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At the time of his death, all four of Strang's current wives were pregnant, and he had four posthumous children.
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About 12,000 Latter Day Saints ultimately accepted Strang's claims. A second "Stake of Zion" was established on
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In addition to his ecclesiastical calling, Strang served one full term and part of a second as a member of the
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Ancient and modern Michilimackinac, including an account of the controversy between Mackinac and the Mormons
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voted twice (first unanimously, then a second time by a 49–11 margin) to allow "King Strang" to join them.
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to remain in their previous offices and to support his appointment by Smith. Young and the members of the
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Many defections, however, were due to Strang's seemingly abrupt "about-face" on the turbulent subject of
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George Miller, who is mentioned in the LDS Doctrine & Covenants section 124: verses 20, 62 and 70.
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Book of the Law of the Lord, Being a Translation From the Egyptian of the Law Given to Moses in Sinai
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theory" of the Book of Mormon's authorship, and defended the ministry and teachings of Joseph Smith.
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Strang's letter convinced several eminent Mormons of his claims, including Book of Mormon witnesses
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Norton, William (2003). "Competing Identities and Contested Places: Mormons in Nauvoo and Voree".
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before his murder. Strang was accordingly crowned in 1850 by his counselor and Prime Minister,
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into his church, and he ordained at least two of them to its eldership. Strang also mandated
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Strangites still use these terms today, as do members of some other Latter Day Saint groups.
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Strang received several other revelations, which while never formally added to his church's
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On Monday, June 16, 1856, Strang was waylaid around 7:00 PM on the dock at the harbor of
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In the 1853 legislative session, Strang introduced ten bills, five of which passed. The
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The King Strang Story: A Vindication of James J, Strang, the Beaver Island Mormon King
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and his regret that by age nineteen, he had not yet become a general or member of the
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prior to his death, Strang taught that the chief prophetic office embodied an overtly
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loyal to him rejected Strang's claims, as did Rigdon, who had been a counselor in the
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that the President had to be appointed by revelation and ordained by angels, and a "
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to Smith. This divided the Latter Day Saint movement. During his 12 years tenure as
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The Diary of James J. Strang: Deciphered, Transcribed, Introduced, and Annotated
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The Diary of James J. Strang: Deciphered, Transcribed, Introduced, and Annotated
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and sent forthwith at Smith's request to Wisconsin, to establish a Mormon
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Foster, Lawrence (June 1981). "James J. Strang: The Prophet Who Failed".
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150 people who each knew more about Joseph Smith than anyone alive today
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King of Beaver Island: The Life and Assassination of James Jesse Strang
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Quist, John (1989). "Polygamy Among James Strang and His Followers".
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History of James Strang: The Birth and Parentage of the Prophet James
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The Prophetic Controversy: A Letter from James Strang to Mrs. Corey
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published translations of two purportedly ancient lost works: the
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Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
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Strang, who once described himself as a "cool philosopher" and a
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Assassination of a Michigan King: The Life of James Jesse Strang
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Assassination of a Michigan King: The Life of James Jesse Strang
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James Jesse Strang: The Rise and Fall of Michigan's Mormon King
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Communal Societies: Journal of the Communal Studies Association
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God Has Made Us a Kingdom: James Strang and the Midwest Mormons
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Strang 1856, p. 85. Spelling of "mathematicks" as in original.
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in 1853, then later organized into their own insular county of
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Victims of religiously motivated violence in the United States
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Guardian of the Great Lakes: The U.S. Paddle Frigate Michigan
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Criticism of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Strang claimed that he was required to occupy the office of
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Eyewitness accounts associated with the Joseph Smith Papyri
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opened," he prophesied, "and the whole earth enlightened."
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In 1844, he said he had been appointed as the successor of
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Gleaning the Harvest: Strangite Missionary Work, 1846–1850
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Cunning folk traditions and the Latter Day Saint movement
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Gleaning the Harvest: Strangite Missionary Work 1846–1850
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Strang also claimed to have translated a portion of the "
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Furthermore, Strang denied the belief that God could do
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and editor of a local newspaper—perused Strang's "
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This sceptre is preserved in the Archives vault of the
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Strang allowed women to hold the Priesthood offices of
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exerted a significant influence on the future prophet.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite)
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and other Latter Day Saint groups—including his own.
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churches appear to have existed among his followers.
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While Strang's organization is formally known as the
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Church History: Studies in Christianity and Culture
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Retrieved on 2007-11-03. 1582:, together with the Mormon doctrine of the " 718:, the first newspaper in northern Michigan. 5162:Bibliography of books critical of Mormonism 4675:List of Reorganized Restorationist churches 4220:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4084:John Whitmer Historical Association Journal 3955:John Whitmer Historical Association Journal 2556:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 2140:deliver Bedford and Wentworth to the local 825:" from Smith, carrying a legitimate Nauvoo 731:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 652:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 529:Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 4278: 4264: 4256: 4200: 2990: 2988: 2836: 2834: 2820:Nelson-Seawright, J. (October 27, 2006). " 2219:Strang, James J. (1854a, Reprinted 2005). 1402:"Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." 871:, and William Smith, together with Nauvoo 455: 101: 90: 59:. 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Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 629:, assisting in the organization of 505:from 1853 until his assassination. 4950:List of prophecies of Joseph Smith 2935:BOAP.org. Retrieved on 2007-11-02. 2677:, p. 32. Retrieved on 2016-02-09. 1653:Musing at length on the nature of 1194:(Oct 28, 1856 – 1936 (aged 79–80)) 1086:(Jan 22, 1857 – 1934 (aged 76–77)) 1080:(Dec 20, 1854 – 1944 (aged 89–90)) 1023:(May 23, 1840 – 1925 (aged 84–85)) 710:and edited a local newspaper, the 607:, supposedly transcribed from the 27:American Mormon leader (1813–1856) 25: 5298:Assassinated American politicians 5283:American Latter Day Saint leaders 5268:19th-century American legislators 4928:Historicity of the Book of Mormon 4306:Mormonism and Nicene Christianity 3350:Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling 2383:http://www.strangite.blogspot.com 1953:Michigan House of Representatives 1871:. About 300 people witnessed his 1119:(1853 – Apr 7, 1915 (aged 61–62)) 1000: 627:Michigan House of Representatives 503:Michigan House of Representatives 339: 179:Michigan House of Representatives 5438:Religious leaders from Wisconsin 5378:Latter Day Saints from Wisconsin 5214:Temple architecture (LDS Church) 4879:Black people and early Mormonism 4478:Criticism of Mormon sacred texts 4166: 4145:. University of Michigan Press. 4126:. University of Illinois Press. 3970:. University of Michigan Press. 3586:. University of Michigan Press. 3539:as quoted in Fitzpatrick, p. 97. 3219:Strang 1856, pp. 106–09, 293–95. 3138:Strang 1856, pp. 157–58, note 9. 2967:Speek, Vickie Cleverley (2006). 1990: 1689: 1472: 637:minister, correspondent for the 473: 462: 34: 5368:Latter Day Saints from Michigan 4225:June 1844  – July 9, 1856 3901:Speek, Vickie Cleverly (2006). 2214:Michigan State University Press 1180: 1153: 1131:(1855 – Sept 1935 (aged 79–80)) 1102: 1051: 995: 501:. 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(June 1970). 2267:List of homicides in Michigan 2014:secondary or tertiary sources 1713:secondary or tertiary sources 1673:rather than preferring to do 1496:secondary or tertiary sources 1348:Strangite church building in 930:From monogamist to polygamist 891:'s widows), endorsed Strang. 590:to have been crowned King in 129: 5468:New York (state) postmasters 5418:People from Scipio, New York 3842:Jensen, Robin Scott (2005). 3812:History of Northern Michigan 3513:Apostle Post on James' Death 2842:Opinions of the Smith Family 2579:Rodgers, Bradley A. (1996). 2371:http://www.ldsstrangite.com/ 961:Strang's wives and children 910:Also championing Strang was 5428:People murdered in Michigan 4663:Latter Day Church of Christ 4503:Book of the Law of the Lord 4380:Community of Christ history 4183:Central Michigan University 3382:Cemetourism: Alpheus Cutler 1861:Book of the Law of the Lord 1422:. Rejected Strang; led the 1390:Book of the Law of the Lord 1146:Sarah Adelia "Delia" Wright 605:Book of the Law of the Lord 557:Prophet, Seer and Revelator 61:conditions to do so are met 5489: 4247:1853  – July 9, 1856 3882:Quinn, D. Michael (1994). 3802:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3785:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3710:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3686:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3630:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3606:Fitzpatrick, pp. 113, 211. 3570:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3526:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3475:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3289:. Retrieved on 2007-10-18. 3263:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3236:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3090:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 3048:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 2907:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 2613:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 2569:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 2495:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 2241:Strang, James J. (1854b). 2229:. Retrieved on 2007-10-28. 2208:Strang, Mark, ed. (1961). 1964:Michigan's lower peninsula 1859:as it is described in the 988:Mary Abigail Content Perce 760: 5232: 4658:Apostolic United Brethren 4517:Fettingites and offshoots 4351:History of the LDS Church 4316:Teachings of Joseph Smith 4287:Latter Day Saint movement 4249: 4242: 4239: 4234: 4216: 4208: 4203: 4195:James Jesse Strang Papers 4141:van Noord, Roger (1997). 4122:van Noord, Roger (1988). 3867:10.1080/08873630309478268 3580:Noord, Roger Van (1997). 3551:(Friday, June 20, 1856). 2969:God Has Made Us a Kingdom 2840:(Nauvoo, 11 May 1846). " 2806:Shepard, William (1977). 2640:. Retrieved on 2007-10-31 2250:Strang, James J. (1856). 2232:Strang, James J. 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