Background
Lee, John Doyle was born on September 6, 1812 in Kaskaskia, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Lee.
Lee, John Doyle was born on September 6, 1812 in Kaskaskia, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Lee.
Also 17 polygamous wives. 64 children.
Moved to Missouri, 1837, became convert Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Accompanied Mormons in move to Nauvoo, Illinois. Mormon missionary, 1839, 41.
Active in supporting Joseph Smith’s campaign for presidency, 1844.
Went to Salt Lake City with migration of Mormons, 1847. An organizer band of Mormons and Indians which ambushed group of settlers (falsely alleged to have plundered Mormon settlements), Mountain Meadows, Utah, 1857.
Tried for murder of settlers, 1875 and 1876, sentenced to death (although several others were equally guilty of perpetrating the massacre).
Married Agathe Woolsey, July 24, 1833.