Charles C. Rich
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Charles Coulson Rich was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He led one of the first groups of Mormon pioneers west from Illinois under the leadership of Brigham Young after Joseph Smith
Charles C. Rich in 1880
Mill burrs sold to Charles C Rich by Brigham Young in exchange for a pair of mules in 1876 to make flour for the people of Bear Lake Valley.
They were made in France and moved across the plains by ox cart and used in Salt Lake City prior to being sold to Rich. They were embedded in a walkway south of the Paris Idaho Tabernacle in 1937.
Nauvoo Legion
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The Nauvoo Legion was a state-authorized militia of Nauvoo, Illinois, United States from February 4, 1841, until January 29, 1845. Its main function was the defense of Nauvoo and surrounding Latter Da
Joseph Smith inspecting the Nauvoo Legion
Nauvoo Legion chain of command. For comparison, see typical state militia.
Joseph Smith dressed for official functions and ceremonies of the Nauvoo Legion, painted by Sutcliffe Maudsley
Emma Smith and other women of Nauvoo would sometimes accompany the Nauvoo Legion on horseback, painted by Sutcliffe Maudsley