Wilson Law

Background

He was born in Ireland and emigrated with his family to the United States in 1820.

Career

With William, he subsequently became a publisher of the Nauvoo Expositor, a paper critical of Smith. The Nauvoo City Council ordered the press destroyed, ultimately resulting in his arrest and death. Law died in Shullsburg, Wisconsin in 1876.

Achievements

• In 1844, Wilson Law supported his brother in criticizing church founder Joseph Smith and was excommunicated on 18 April 1844.