Nancy Rigdon | |
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Born | Nancy Rigdon December 8, 1822 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | November 1, 1887 | (aged 64)
Spouse(s) | Robert Ellis |
Parents | Sidney Rigdon Phebe Brooks |
Nancy Rigdon (December 8, 1822 - November 1, 1887) was the daughter of Sidney Rigdon, an early leader in the Latter-day Saint Movement. In 1842, she was the recipient of a controversial letter written by Joseph Smith, after she refused his offer of polygamous marriage.