Posts Tagged ‘porter rockwell’
Porter Rockwell: Guns, Legends, and Loyalty — A Presentation by Brent Ashworth
Historian Brent Ashworth shares rare artifacts and bold stories about Porter Rockwell—lawman, legend, and loyal friend to Joseph Smith—in this unforgettable presentation.
Read MoreThe Guns of Porter Rockwell: What History and Legend Tell Us
Porter Rockwell carried cut-down Colt revolvers gifted by Brigham Young—but which guns did he really use? We trace the history, rumors, and surviving relics.
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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