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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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The autobiography traces Adams' youth in Ireland, his conversion to Mormonism, persecution against Mormons in Ireland, his departure from Liverpool and arrival in New Orleans (where he traveled on the steam boat "The Maid of Iowa," which he said was owned by Joseph Smith), persecutions against the Mormons in Illinois, a description of life of among the Mormons in Nauvoo, the construction of the Nauvoo Temple, the death of Joseph Smith, the Adams' overland journey to Utah, his missions in Iron County (Utah) and Pennsylvania, the Utah War, his separation from his first wife over his polygamous marriages, and daily life in Utah.
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