Jason W. Briggs


Jason W. Briggs (June 25, 1821 – January 11, 1899) was a leader in the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement and was instrumental in bringing about the 1860 "Reorganization" of the church, which resulted in the establishment of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Read more about Jason W. Briggs:  Early Membership, "New Organization", Disagreements and Disfellowship

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