170 years ago today - Nov 2, 1843

On September 23, 1843, Augusta Cobb left her husband Henry Cobb with child Brigham Cobb (born May 19, 1843) joining members of the Twelve on their way to Nauvoo. She marries Brigham Young on November 2, 1843 in Nauvoo, while she was still legally married to Henry Cobb, becoming the fourth of some 55 recognized wives of Young.

[Source: Marquardt Papers]

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