Joseph smith
A New York farmer who had heavenly visions that revealed to him the text of the holy book called the Book of Mormon
Polygamy
The practice of having more than one wife at a time
Brigham young
The new Mormon leader realized that nauvoo was no longer safe
Forty niners
Nickname given to these people who came to California in search of gold
Water rights
Are the legal rights to use the water in a river, stream or other body of water
Vigilantes
Self appointed law enforcers