"John, born in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, May 22, 1791.
"Nabby, born in same place, April 23, 1793.
"Susannah, born in same place, June 7, 1795.
"Joseph, born in the same place, April 7, 1797.
"Phineas Howe, born in same place, February 16, 1799.
"Brigham, born in Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont, June 1, 1801.
"Louisa, born in Sherburn, Chenango County, New York, September 25, 1804.
"Lorenzo Dow, born in same place, October 19, 1807."
It is worthy of remark, that all of Brigham's family became Mormons. His father, John Young, was constituted first patriarch of the church, and died at Quincy, Illinois, October 12, 1839. His brothers are all at Salt Lake, and are the devoted followers and satellites of the Prophet.
Through the plurality system, the Youngs have formed connections so numerous, that almost half the people at Salt Lake are in some way related to the ruling dynasty. This is striking evidence of Brigham's ingenuity in consolidating and perpetuating his power.