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Also Known As Eliza Roxey Snow
Born January 21, 1804 • Massachusetts
Died December 5, 1887 (aged 83) • Salt Lake City • Utah
Notable Family Members spouse Joseph Smith • spouse Brigham Young • brother Lorenzo Snow
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