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Snow (LORENZO a Mormon apostle born)

LORENZO, a Mormon apostle; born in Mantua, Ohio, April 3, 1814; was converted to Mormonism in 1836; became a missionary in 1837, and traveled in England and other countries; and on his return to the United States organized and captained the Nauvoo Legion, the body of Mormon troops in Illinois. He was a member of the Utah Legislature in 1852-1882; founded Brigham City, Utah; was ordained one of the Twelve Apostles of the Church in 1849, and succeeded Wilford Woodruff as president of the Mormon Church in 1898. He died in Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 10, 1901.