16 Facts About Reynolds Cahoon

Reynolds Cahoon was an early leader in Latter Day Saint movement and later, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Reynolds Cahoon was one of the inaugural members of the Council of Fifty, organized by Joseph Smith Jr in 1844.

Reynolds Cahoon married Thirza Stiles on December 11,1810, in Newport, New York.

On June 6,1831, Reynolds Cahoon was called to serve a mission to Missouri with Samuel Smith, a brother of Joseph Smith.

Reynolds Cahoon began work on the structure's foundation and raised funds for the project by working at a store.

On February 10,1832, Cahoon was made first counselor to Bishop Newel K Whitney.

Reynolds Cahoon was a member of the Kirtland High Council.

In 1834, Joseph Smith named Reynolds Cahoon's newborn son "Mahonri Moriancumer Reynolds Cahoon," explaining that the name was the name of the Brother of Jared, a figure in the Book of Mormon.

In 1838, Reynolds Cahoon relocated to Daviess County, Missouri, and served in the stake presidency of Adam-ondi-Ahman.

Reynolds Cahoon encouraged Smith to return to Nauvoo, despite the danger from mobs.

Reynolds Cahoon was then arrested for treason, but the case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

Reynolds Cahoon later practiced plural marriage, marrying Lucina Roberts in 1843 and Mary Hildrath in 1846 while living in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Reynolds Cahoon had two sons and one daughter with Roberts and no known children with Hildrath.

In 1848, Reynolds Cahoon traveled west to Utah Territory, serving as captain of the 6th company of Mormon pioneers.

Reynolds Cahoon died in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 29,1861.

Reynolds Cahoon is mentioned in the LDS Church edition of the Doctrine and Covenants four times.