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Born June 1, 1801 • Vermont
Died August 29, 1877 (aged 76) • Salt Lake City • Utah
Title / Office governor (1849-1857), Utah
Founder Salt Lake City
Notable Family Members spouse Eliza Roxey Snow Smith

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