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Taylor, Lori Elaine

Elder Nigeajasha and Other Mormon Indians Moving Westward

John Whitmer Historical Association Journal

2004

24

2004

111-124

Taylor presents the history of the Native American Indians within the Church, focusing on an Oneida Indian named Joseph Herring, also known as Nigeajasha. She discusses how the Native Americans participated in early exploring expeditions as well as the early missionary work done among the Lamanites. Some of the earliest Indian converts and the role they played in the Church are mentioned.

Native Americans, missions to
Herring, Joseph F. (Nigeajasha)
Herring, George
Dana, Lewis

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