This biography of Heber C. Kimball was originally commissioned by the Kimball family and written by Kimball’s grandson, Orson F. Whitney, himself an apostle. Heber C. Kimball was a close friend of Brigham Young, one of the early apostles in this dispensation, a powerful missionary, and a long-time member of the first presidency. This biography shares many of the miracles that happened in Kimball’s life and paints a portrait of a lion of the Lord.

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Heber Chase Kimball (1801-1868) was born in Sheldon, Vermont to Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. In 1831 he joined the LDS Church and in 1835 he became and apostle. he served for a number of years as a counselor to Brigham Young. Heber was married to forty-three women and was the father of sixty-five children.

Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle by Orson F. Whitney.

Collection of reminiscences on Latter-day Saint life written by Helen Mar Whitney for the Woman's Exponent between 1880 and 1887. Contains accounts of major events in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and provides a panoramic picture of nineteenth-century Mormon life. Accounts include excerpts from other people's discourses, letters, diaries, etc.