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Porter Rockwell: A Man for a Specific Season
Discover the remarkable life of Porter Rockwell as shared in a 2016 lecture by the Sons of Utah Pioneers. From loyal bodyguard to frontier legend, explore key stories, controversies, and enduring legacy.
Read MorePorter Rockwell and the Danites: Faith, Fire, and the Missouri Conflict
Was Porter Rockwell a Danite enforcer? Discover the origins of the Danites, a secret Mormon militia, its ties to Joseph Smith, and Rockwell’s feared role during the turbulent Missouri conflicts of the 1830s.
Read MoreJoseph Smith’s Prophecy About Porter Rockwell’s Hair
On Christmas Day 1843 the prophet Joseph Smith prophesized about the life of Porter Rockwell and made him a promise based on his faithfulness and not cutting his hair.
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