History Derailed William Law And His Detractors

This paper explores stories about William Law, Joseph Smith’s one-time second counselor who became co-editor of the Nauvoo Expositor. These sometimes dubious narratives, such as those found among the descendants of Charles Stoddard, serve to elevate the family’s status by disparaging Law who quickly became a villain after the death of the Prophet.

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Tom Kimball, D. Michael Quinn