Porter Rockwell
Deceased Person
1813 – 1878
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Who was Porter Rockwell?
Orrin Porter Rockwell was a figure of the Wild West period of American History and a law man in the Utah Territory. Nicknamed Old Port and labeled "the Destroying Angel of Mormondom", during his lifetime he was as famous and controversial as Wyatt Earp or Pat Garrett.
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- Born
- Jun 28, 1813
Belchertown - Religion
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jun 9, 1878
Salt Lake City - Resting place
- Salt Lake City Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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