"The succession crisis 1844."
The Prophet Joseph Smith is dead, killed by a mob. Enemies of the LDS Church think the church will die with Joseph. In fact, that danger is a real possibility. The crisis is undeniable, and the saints in Nauvoo are in chaos.
Brigham Young

Joseph Smith

MaryAnn Angell Young

Sidney Rigdon
Emma Smith

Heber C. Kimball
Thomas Sharp
Wilford Woodruff
George A. Smith

Vilate Kimball

Lyman Wight

Hyrum Smith

Phebe Rigdon

William Marks
William Clayton

Miriam Works Young
Willard Richards
John Taylor

Samuel Smith

Mr. Sharp's Henchman
