Brigham Young History: October 2, 1871 - Brigham Young, mormon leader, arrest for bigamy April 6, 1868 - Brigham Young marries his 27th and final wife July 24, 1847 - Brigham Young and his Mormon followers arrive at Salt Lake City, Utah August 8, 1844 - Brigham Young chosen Mormon Church head following Joseph Smith death June 1, 1801 - Brigham Young, religious leader of the Mormon church