Mercy Rachel Fielding Thompson: A Lesser-Known Heroine of Early Latter-day Saint History

Portrait-style depiction of Mercy Rachel Fielding Thompson, an early Latter-day Saint woman involved in Nauvoo, Liberty Jail events, plural marriage, and the pioneer migration.

Mercy Rachel Fielding Thompson Introduction Among the many influential women of early Latter-day Saint history, Mercy Rachel Fielding Thompson stands out as a devoted disciple whose life intersected repeatedly with pivotal events of the Restoration. Although less widely known than her sister Mary Fielding Smith, Mercy’s experiences provide firsthand insight into persecution, temple building, plural … Read more

Changes to the Section Headings and Polygamy

Changes to Headings and Polygamy: Understand the Truth

Missouri Period and Early Persecution of the Latter-day Saints (1831–1839) Missouri became a central gathering place for early Latter-day Saints beginning in 1831, with major settlement in Jackson County by 1832–1833. Rising tensions between longtime settlers and Church members escalated rapidly. By 1833, organized mob violence erupted, resulting in the destruction of homes, physical assaults, … Read more