History Hounds - King Strang of Beaver Island: The Mormon Monarch of Michigan

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Topic of Virtual Session - King Strang of Beaver Island: The Mormon Monarch of Michigan

After the death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith, James Jesse Strang claimed to be the next leader, dividing the Mormon people. He took his followers to Beaver Island, where he proclaimed himself King, instigated the Battle of Pine River, and was elected to the Michigan legislature.