#sister wives season 17

[amandaanddonnie]

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What to Expect in Sister Wives Season 17:

In the upcoming season, fans can expect to see new twists and turns as Kody's family continues to navigate the challenges of polygamous living. According to a press release from TLC, "This season, viewers will witness the Brown family facing their biggest challenges yet as they grapple with major life decisions, family conflicts, and personal struggles."

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Who is your fav portrayal of Jane Seymour and Kathryn Howard?

Good question! My favorite portrayals of Jane Seymour and Catherine Howard are Anne Stallybrass in The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970), the BBC miniseries, and Lynne Frederick in its movie adaptation, Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972), respectively. In case you want to watch either portrayal, both the 1970 show and the 1972 film are available on OK (dot) ru. Just search for "the six wives of Henry VIII Jane Seymour" for the first one and the title of the movie for the second, making sure to choose the video which is 1:59:19. Best of all, there's no ads or popups!

Anyways, here's the long answer itself. It's quite a long post below, so be warned.

It's very easy to make Jane into either a cipher (e.g. Wolf Hall, Anne Boleyn [2021]) or a bland non-entity (e.g. Anne of the Thousand Days, Season 3 of The Tudors), but Stallybrass portrays her sympathetically, yet as a rounded human. That's the key, really. This is a living, breathing Jane, not the bland Goody Two-Shoes of Annabelle Wallis in Season 3 of The Tudors. As an Anne fan, I do feel this portrayal exonerates her rather too much of culpability in the former's unjust execution - this portrayal of Jane isn't involved at all with the plot to get rid of Anne but feels guilty anyways. However, it's a very moving depiction of a gentle, introverted believer in traditional Catholicism who would much rather be in the countryside, at Wolf Hall, than dealing with court intrigue.

Henry falls for her during his 1535 visit to Wolf Hall, and while Jane wants to protect her chastity, they bond over their shared fear of the plague and faith. Despite her arrival back at court after the royal visit, she longs for the comforts of her country home. She tells her sister-in-law Anne Stanhope that she'd much rather be arranging flowers at Wolf Hall than be at court after Anne rips Henry's locket off her neck. This Jane also stands up for what she believes in. She shows a love for monasticism at her first meeting with Henry, passionately telling him that the locals visiting Hailes Abbey are "afraid for the abbeys, sir, for their souls!". Later, she pleads with Henry to restore the abbeys during the Pilgrimage of Grace, which she argues must be God's punishment. The fact Henry proceeds to scream at her and damage her faith by revealing the Blood of Christ from Hailes is in fact, a vial of duck's blood, doesn't diminish her bravery.

Indeed, Jane takes no part in the plot to get rid of Anne here, although she nevertheless feels guilty over it. She intercedes for Mary to return to court after her submission, to which Henry replies, "If you had your way, my little nun," he says, "every villain in the country would go free." Jane's shy reply that "I should make a very poor ruler" is met with more condescending "affection" from Henry. Indeed, this version of Jane actually flees from the Christmas 1536 celebrations at one point, as it gets too overwhelming for her. This makes Henry's condescension and later, outright mental and emotional abuse, even more heartbreaking; even worse, Henry's treatment of her is probably just how it really was in history. After he shows her the duck's blood, Henry quickly apologizes and sinks into self-pity so bad Jane has to comfort him while pitifully weeping, "I am bound to obey and serve you, sir." Even as Henry celebrates Edward's birth and baptism, he fails to notice Jane lapsing in and out of consciousness. His tears by her body, lying in state, are too little, too late.

Lynne Frederick was actually only 17 when this movie was filmed - looking back, perhaps they could've waited a year or two. Nevertheless, this is somehow the best portrayal of Catherine Howard on screen despite her only appearing on screen for fifteen minutes in a two-hour movie. Let me just briefly summarize her storyline and give some analysis, because there's so much good stuff in here.

Frederick's Catherine is a vivacious, warm-hearted teenager who finds herself the object of Henry's unwanted affections. This Henry is, as in history, prematurely aged and far taller/stouter than Catherine, which makes his asking her uncle Norfolk whether she is "a good girl" even more disturbing. As Henry leaves Lambeth, Norfolk and Bishop Gardiner walk with Catherine, who protests that "I had not looked for it, sir. I had wished -" Gardiner then cuts her off saying that she "may no longer consider your own wishes. You now have a duty to return England to the true faith." It's a very telling exchange, as Catherine's own emotions or feelings are brutally trampled on by the men around her; all she can do is look mournfully at both of them.

When next we see her, she's already married to Henry, enjoying the jewels and rich clothes that being his queen brings. It's a grotesque sight, as the teenage Catherine kisses, and is in turn fondled by an old man nearly three times her age. However, being queen isn't all positive, as she reveals to Henry that she had a nightmare of a bird caught in a room crying out to her for help, perhaps a manifestation of her own feelings of helplessness. Her kind-heartedness is shown when she sends a puppy to Anne of Cleves, who in this film has solely been depicted as comic relief. In a later scene, as Henry limps to the window on his cane, he blows a kiss to Catherine, who is walking in the garden with Culpeper. Although she returns his kiss, it's a sign of things to come.

While Henry and Catherine enjoy themselves on the Northern Progress, in private, he is disappointed to discover she's not yet pregnant. Nevertheless, he gives her a rich jewel, although he does have to read the text for her, as Catherine admits she can't read very well, another heartbreaking detail. The audience's (and my) horror skyrockets when Henry proceeds to uncover Catherine's thigh from beneath her dressing robe and rain kisses on it, as the camera pans up to an incredibly disturbed Catherine who winces and tries to pull herself together. Her marriage to Henry is a gilded cage, and it is difficult to escape the conclusion this Catherine thinks of Henry more as a father figure than a husband.

After Henry is told of her premarital relationships, though, he abandons her, much to her dismay. She is then questioned by Archbishop Cranmer, maintaining that she was raped by Dereham "without my will or consent" and staunchly denying a precontract, despite Cranmer's argument it would save her life. When he accuses her of adultery with Culpeper, though, she tearfully pleads for his help, weeping, "I would have wed him. And been his wife. But they worked on me, sir. My Lord of Norfolk - Bishop Gardiner - my grandmother. Talking, whispering together. Telling him I was bound. That I was bound to the king. And now my fame is gone and I'm nothing young and I -" When Cranmer tells her she must calm down, Catherine swings around and screams, "Don't touch me! You all handle me!" It's a poignant allusion to her premarital abuse, as it's specified in the movie that Catherine was only 13 when Manox preyed on her. She then recalls her cousin Anne's bravery in death before dissolving into another flood of tears.

In the end, she makes her way to the block, silently but with composure. She pays the executioner, is blindfolded, kneels, and then, holding a rosary, stretches out her hands like the wings of a bird in flight. The tragedy of this depiction of Catherine (and arguably the real Catherine) is that from the moment we see her, she's a pawn of men, who use her to further their own desires and agendas. Only in death is she freed.

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7 & 9-12 for Wives & Daughters, 14-21 for The Galleries of Stone, 1-4 for Brine & Bone, and 7-10 & 16 for The Blackout Book Club, please?

Wives and Daughters

7. how does the story compare to your initial impressions of it? has it surprised you yet? how?

I was under the impression that it was a sweet nineteenth-century English countryside story, like a lot of the type of classics I read, but also very long and unfortunately unfinished. I was surprised at how engaging I found the writing (at a time when Victorian authors could be very hit-and-miss with me) and how gripping I found the story, and how layered and lovable all the characters were, and how satisfying it was despite the lack of ending. And I was completely surprised to find that not only did I love it, but I might have found a new favorite novel.

9. give the most UNHELPFUL and/or SILLY summary possible.

Girl falls for a bug-collecting dweeb who is dumb enough to fall for her flashy, unsuitable stepsister who doesn't care a straw for him.

10. if you made an amv about this, what song would you set it to?

Are there good songs about sisters? (I'm sorry, all of the music questions are going to have horrible answers)

11. if you were put in the main character's position, how well would that go for you on a scale of 1-5?

I mean, I'd probably do a lot of what Molly does, and things seem to work out pretty well for her, so 5.

12. assuming your loved ones would be there, would you want to live in the world of the story?

I can't say I've ever wanted to live in Victorian England, but within that time period, I'd say Elizabeth Gaskell's kind and gentle English countryside is about as good as it gets, so I wouldn't seek it out, but if I wound up there, I could be happy.

The Galleries of Stone

14. how likely do you think this story is to break a reader's heart? If you're not done with the story, just guess.

There are some heartbreaking elements, but overall the vibe is so cozy and lovely, with all these people finding a place to belong, that the heartbreak is more for things that happened before the story than for anything that happens within it.

15. what time are you most likely to be found reading/watching this story? (time of year, time of day, season of life, whatever makes sense to you)

Either January (when I first read it) or at the end of Lent (when I tend to go back to my favorite indie-published cozy fantasy ebooks)

16. do you think this story has broad appeal, or is it meant for a very specific audience? if it's more "niche", what kind of person would most enjoy this story?

I agree with @lover-of-the-starkindler that the cozy fantasy niche is growing.

17. compare this story to your usual tastes. how does it differ from what you've already enjoyed?

The magic system isn't quite the kind of thing I usually like (a bit too woo-woo), and I've never been fond of anthropomorphic animals in fiction, but she makes it work well.

18. compare this story to your usual tastes. what parts of it are exactly the kind of thing you've always loved?

I love domestic fantasy that focuses on the details of daily living and the differences between cultures. I love stories about big, loving family and strong marriages, and this story gives them to me like nothing else does.

19. pitch an idea for a sequel or spinoff novel for this story!

How about a spinoff set on a completely different mountain (maybe the green one, with all the wind chimes), with a sculptor who takes multiple different apprentices and things work in the usual manner, and we get to see the daily lives of these people who occasionally come into contact with Aurelius or something.

20. what's the WORST thing about this story, in your opinion? (feel free to be positive, e.g. "it's not longer", if you want!)

The epithets! They drive me absolutely bonkers and make parts of it almost impossible to reread.

21. based on this story, would you be interested enough in the author to read their other work?

Yes, but unfortunately none of the author's other work looks appealing to me.

Brine and Bone

1 what got you into this story?

I don't remember how I found it, but I like fairy tale retellings and this one was cheap, so I bought it. I found it a forgettable straightforward retelling the first time I read it, then one Lent when I was in the mood for light fantasy retellings I picked it up again and was blown away by the depth and beauty of it.

2. describe it in one or two sentences.

Sentence 1 (retelling description): A "Little Mermaid" retelling from the point-of-view of the woman who the prince marries that retains Andersen's original ending

Sentence 2 (story description): A woman reconnects with the prince she's loved from childhood when she finds him after a shipwreck, but their romance is threatened by the appearance of a beautiful, frightening magical creature who may want to claim the prince for her own purposes.

3. quickly list 3 things you like about the story!

The romance, the appreciation of natural law, the heartbreaking beauty of the ending

4. assign this story a hyper-specific genre name

Theological romantic horror fantasy fairy tale retelling

The Blackout Book Club

7. how does the story compare to your initial impressions of it? has it surprised you yet? how?

It pretty much lived up to my initial impressions of it--home-front WWII fiction about people coming to find home and friendship in each other--but I was surprised at how delightful the book club minutes were. They were my favorite part of the story.

8. what questions are or were you most excited to learn the answers to while experiencing the story for the first time?

I can't remember specifics anymore, but there was one old lady's backstory that I was interested in learning about.

9. give the most UNHELPFUL and/or SILLY summary possible.

While a worldwide war rages, a bunch of people sit around and read books.

10. if you made an amv about this, what song would you set it to?

Some kind of WWII-era Big Band music.

[urfaveaqua]

hi i know i’ve been gone a long time but i simply need to talk about sister wives and have no one in my life i can talk about it with.

i’m watching season 17. currently watching the one on ones, but my thoughts are reflective of the whole season.

holy shit, robyn does not give a shit about christine. she barely cares that someone is leaving, no matter who it was. all robyn cared about was still having her perfect polygamist family and while a divorce was a stain on that reputation, she still has two sister wives left so it’s not the end of the world.

christine is amazing. so mature, so thoughtful, so empathetic. she treats kody and robyn with way more respect than they deserved. the way she dealt with telling truely was amazing. so much emotional intelligence.

KODY IS DRIVING ME NUTS. he is such a narcissist!!! i can totally see the influence of the manosphere on him and he’s such a redpilled reddit dudebro demanding “respect” aka unfaltering loyalty. every time he screams at someone i’m like do you see yourself right now? this is the least dignified display of toxic masculinity i have ever witnessed. he is so pitiful. and he has bad hair.

i also think it’s hilarious how christine leaving just triggered something in the family and janelle immediately followed in christine’s footsteps. even before christine moved i could see kody shifting his feelings toward christine onto janelle. miss ma’am only wanted to live in an rv on the property and see her kids at christmas.

will likely add more thoughts. xoxoxo.

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11, 17, 64, 96!! happy spotify wrapped season <3

and a happy spotify wrapped to you my friend!!!!! <3

11. good 4 u - molly tuttle & golden highway

surprised this is so high! i think i started listening to it a bit when guts released bc olivia was on my mind and it's legit a great cover

17. death by a thousand cuts - taylor swift

i have a playlist of taylor swift songs i listen to while driving (which is probably the reason she's my top artist) and this is obviously on there. it's so fun to actually be driving through traffic lights when she sings "i ask the traffic lights if it'll be all right"

64. born to - jesca hoop

i've been having a jesca hoop Moment these past few months ever since i discovered that a lot of her songs had no lyrics or badly formatted lyrics on musixmatch. like i knew a few of her songs but then on my lyrics cleanup quest i ended up listening to the entirety of her first 3 albums (hunting my dress, kismet, the house that jack built) and she's so fucking good! she deserves to be one of the iconic weird girl musicians like florence and the machine or kate bush. if i'd discovered her earlier in the year this song would've been top 5 for sure

(if you wanna check her out i have a playlist of some of my favorite songs here, minus the slower songs. same idea as the taylor swift driving playlist, where it's all my favorite songs that are energetic)

96. no way - adrianna hicks (from the musical SIX)

my sister and i saw SIX this year (touring production) and it was so fun! a pop musical about the wives of henry viii is so tailor-made for me it's insane. it'd be the most me musical ever if there wasn't a folk musical about greek mythology (which we also saw this year).

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rewatching sister wives observation: in the season 8 tell all (meri looks great) meri says that her relationship with kody has gotten a lot better since she legally divorced him to help him adopt robyn’s kids. tie this to season 17 kody telling christine he would love her more if she showed more love towards her sister wives.

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(Lana's POV)

(L) I wasn't home for very long before heading into Windenburg for Lorilee's gender reveal & baby shower! Her parents hosted the party in Windenburg so she could celebrate with Windenburg church family, and there's another one planned in Newcrest for that church family. Look at how cute the future parents are!

This baby is the first baby on Lorilee's side of the family, and the 28th grandchild on Charles' side of the family (since Priscilla is due with her babygirl before Lorilee, so that grandchild is number 27). The expectant parents asked people to dress in the colour that they think the baby's gender will be whilst they dressed in neutral colours since they actually already knew the baby's gender. Lorilee's parents, Dennis and Holly, are so excited for this new season of life of being grandparents. They plan to be in town when baby is born, with Holly planning to stay with the couple to help them in their first few weeks as new parents adjust to having a newborn. Lorilee is the oldest of her siblings whilst Charles is number 10 of 13 but has a wealth of nieces and nephews, so their joint experience is mixed.

I'm so happy for my dear friend! Ever since we were young girls we've prayed and fasted for our futures, wanting nothing more than to be purposeful wives and mothers for the Lord's glory - and here we are celebrating her becoming a mother. Whilst I'm wearing both pink and blue, my guess was that the baby is a girl.

Charles' older sisters Amira and Zoe live in Windenburg so they were able to attend the celebration. I'm still in awe that one of my best friends and I ended up joining the same family so we get to be in-laws as well as share in-laws. It was great getting to play with little JJ, Maya, and Cassie, it's not been very long since I last saw them but they've grown so much! Already crawling around and hitting so many milestones! (AN: Can you tell this post came after the GT update 😂)

It's a boy! This little boy will take the unofficial collins grandchild count to 17 boys and 11 girls - Kyleigh and Barrett choose not to find out the baby's gender before birth so we always have an unofficial number until she gives birth. Charles and Lorilee have said that they've decided on a name, but we'll find out baby boy's name when he's born.

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It's crazy but I've been watching Sister Wives and I've learned so much. I can't even begin to describe how much this show has helped me leave him. I've only watched the last 2 seasons and thats all I needed.

So this guy has 4 wives, 17 kids, and is a polygamist. Thoughts on polygamy and polyamary wasn't what got me. Whay got me was that this guy is actually a terrible husband. One guy, terrible to all 4 women and it felt like watching my own relationship issues from 4 different perspectives. In the end, one wife leaves him and its hard for her. Another wife leaves and it was easy emotionally, but before then, she tried so hard...not b\c she wanted him but b/c she felt trapped by finances, money, and her children's relationship with their father. Another one tried to leave too but it fell through. She felt humiliated and tried to win him back. She got scared and went back to what she thought was familiar and safe. And she's been trying for years. The husband is too proud to officially divorce but he has treated her coldly ever since. It's kind of pathetic. She's begging this man to love her again for reasons I don't understand but cant deny that I've been there before. The man is too much of a coward to say no.

And I'll start with the coward part, that's the last thing I said to him. I wanted for months to end things but there were so many excuses why he couldn't see me. I had to just text him. To be honest, we've broken up through text about 4 times. Not uncommon for us, but he took 4 days to respond to anything. There was something about maybe we can be friends or maybe in the future when "we are both in a better place." And my knee jerk reaction was "what the fuck?!" There was genuine anger. I've had this sense of anger for a while now but couldnt put it into words. Its hard to describe being angry at someone who is trying to salvage something. But one of the wives said something.

"You don't love me. Why won't you let me go."

And oh my God. Yes. That's what bothered me and what kept this relationship flip and flop for 4 years. I do think that there was love somewhere but he was too afraid to figure out what happened to that love or even admit that it was gone. Like no?? There is no future or doors left open. So I told him that he was a coward. Too afraid of losing me but also too afraid to admit it isn't working.

I will admit he was hard seeing him date someone else. It was even harder when I realized she was 22 and still in college. He's 34 in February. And that was just strange. I didn't think he was someone that would do that. It really made me wonder who it was I was actually dating. We broke up and it's like the person I knew doesn't exist anymore. Maybe I'm just jealous of a younger woman but I'm 27. I remember being 22, and dating someone like him is not something that would have ended well. Heck, I was 22 when I met him but he was 28. The first time we kissed was the day before his 29th birthday. It wasn't weird but you'd think he'd move forward, not backwards or whatever this is. And i find myself actually worried about this girl.

Anyway, I will admit it was hard to stay away. We've broken up before. In app honesty, him dating someone new never stopped us from getting back together. It sounds awful but I'll never forget when we wernt dating but definitely more than friends. And he asked me to hang out with him and his girlfriend because she was new in town and wanted friends. We went to the park and she told me that you said i loved Disney. I dont love Disney, he just inteprets anything animated as "Disney." I explained that and we laughed, two weeks later he said he couldn't stand her and missed laying his head in my lap. I guess I did have a chance to see who he really was.

But everytime I watched Sister Wives I could see myself in them. I knew what I wanted to be and what I didn't want to be. It made me feel less lonely in a way. Like it's possible to get through this. And I could watch how they did it and felt better.

This has gone on for too long. But I moved. Our long distance was supposed to be temporary. When I moved, we were supposed to become stronger and things would be better. We were going to discuss getting more serious, like m word serious. But we didn't make it till then. And now I'm here and I'm so glad he's not a part of this. I got a new phone and there's no pictures of him, no messages, and no desire to even add his number again. Hes gone and I really didn't think I'd get here.

I think he's gone for good now. If anyone reads this and I get back with him, you're allowed to yell at me. I kind of don't know what to do with myself now. I can't even imagine what another relationship would look like for me. That's how disillusioned I am. But I'm also really relieved it's over and that I don't miss him like I used too.

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Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 19 (Nov 17, 2024) Full Episode HD

[amandaanddonnie]

Watch "SISTER WIVES Exclusive! MERI DETAILS Finances, Family & MORE -Book Read- #tlc" on YouTube

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Kody and Robyn Brown RIPPED for "Shameful" Treatment of 7-Year Old Daughter on Sister Wives

It’s pretty safe to say that Kody Brown did not make a positive impression on viewers this past Sunday night. The father of 17 was front and center on the Sister Wives Season 18 premiere, sitting down with Christine at one point for the first time since she told Kody she was done with their spiritual union. “I feel so betrayed after all that I have done for this marriage and then to have her sort…

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Joseph Smith Wives: List of Ages

Joseph Smith Wives: Ages as a List

Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), was a figure of great importance in the history of the Mormon faith. One aspect of his life that often sparks curiosity and discussion is his practice of polygamy, also known as plural marriage. The list of ages below discusses most of his wives. Polygamy was a controversial practice in the 19th century and continues to be a subject of interest and debate. This article aims to provide a list of the ages of Joseph Smith wives at the time of their marriage, shedding light on this aspect of his personal life.

The List

Emma Hale Smith (1804-1879) - First wife, married in 1827. Age 23

Emma was Joseph Smith's first wife and remained faithful to him throughout his life. She played a significant role in the early years of the LDS Church and was regarded as a strong and supportive companion to Joseph.

Fanny Alger (1816-1846) - Married in 1833, but the marriage was later denied by the Church. Age 17

Fanny Alger is believed to be one of Joseph Smith's earliest plural wives. There are varying accounts and discrepancies regarding the exact circumstances of their marriage, but it is generally accepted that Fanny was married to Joseph during his early years in Kirtland, Ohio.

Lucinda Morgan Harris (1817-1889) - Married in 1838. Age 21

Louisa Beaman (1812-1897) - Married in 1841. Age 29

Louisa Beaman was among the early women who entered into a plural marriage with Joseph Smith. She was married to him in 1841 and remained a loyal follower of the LDS Church.

Zina Huntington Jacobs (1821-1901) - Married in 1841, first as Joseph's wife, then as his son's wife. Age 20

Zina Diantha Huntington was a prominent figure in the early days of the LDS Church. She was married to Joseph Smith in 1841 and later became a plural wife of Brigham Young, who succeeded Joseph as the president of the LDS Church.

Presendia Huntington Buell (1824-1895) - Married in 1841. Age 17

Agnes Coolbrith (1822-1860) - Married in 1842. Age 20

Smith's wife who was a poet and a writer. She was a member of the Relief Society and published several poems and articles in the Mormon newspaper, the Times and Seasons.

Sylvia Sessions Lyon (1824-1899) - Married in 1842. Age 18

Smith's wife was a Relief Society member and a prominent figure in the early Mormon Church. She was a midwife and a nurse, and she helped to care for the sick and injured during the Mormon exodus from Nauvoo.

Mary Rollins Lightner (1822-1910) - Married in 1842. Age 20

Patty Bartlett Sessions (1816-1884) - Married in 1842. Age 26

Marinda Johnson Hyde (1819-1905) - Married in 1842. Age 23

Smith's wife who was the sister of Brigham Young's wife, Mary Ann. She later married Heber C. Kimball.

Elizabeth Davis Durfee (1820-1894) - Married in 1842. Age 22

Sarah Kingsley Cleveland (1824-1880) - Married in 1842. Age 18

Delcena Johnson (1819-1892)  - Married in 1842. Age 23

Eliza R. Snow (1801-1887) - Married in 1842. Age 41

Eliza R. Snow was a renowned poet and an influential woman in the early days of the LDS Church. She married Joseph Smith in 1842 and went on to become one of Brigham Young's wives after Joseph's death.

Sarah Ann Whitney (1824-1882) - Married in 1842. Age 18

Martha McBride Knight (1829-1886) - Married in 1843. Age 14

Ruth Vose Sayers (1824-1897) - Married in 1843. Age 19

Flora Ann Woodworth (1824-1893) - Married in 1843. Age 19

Emily Dow Partridge (1824-1912) - Married in 1843. Age 19

Eliza Maria Partridge (1828-1890) - Married in 1843. Age 15

Almera Johnson (1828-1898) - Married in 1843. Age 15

Lucy Walker (1821-1863) - Married in 1843. Age 22

Sarah Lawrence (1823-1880) - Married in 1843. Age 20 

Maria Lawrence (1823-1886) - Married in 1843. Age 20

Helen Mar Kimball (1828-1918) - Married in 1843. Age 14

Smith's youngest wife, who was married to him when she was only 14 years old. Kimball later became a prominent figure in the Mormon Church, and she served as the Relief Society's general president from 1880 to 1888.

Hanna Ells (1829-1908) - Married in 1843. Age 14

Elvira Cowles Holmes (1828-1914) - Married in 1843. Age 15

Rhoda Richards (1819-1913) - Married in 1843. Age 24

Desdemona Fullmer (1823-1894) - Married in 1843. Age 19

Olive Frost (1827-1919) - Married in 1843. Age 16

Melissa Lott (1824-1902) - Married in 1843. Age 19

Nancy Winchester (1829-1905) - Married in 1843. Age 14

Fanny Young (1814-1887) - Married in 1843. Age 29

The ages of Joseph Smith's wives at the time of their marriage ranged from 14 to 47. The majority of his wives were between the ages of 18 and 25.

Historical Perspectives and Interpretations:

The practice of polygamy in the 19th century was influenced by various factors, including religious beliefs, societal norms, and the challenges the early Mormon community faced. For Joseph Smith and his followers, polygamy was seen as a restoration of an ancient biblical practice and a commandment from God.

However, it is crucial to acknowledge that polygamy was not universally accepted or understood in the same way by all members of the Mormon community. Different individuals held varying perspectives and interpretations of its meaning and purpose.

Historical records provide a range of perspectives on Joseph Smith's polygamous marriages, and these perspectives can sometimes be contradictory or incomplete. The nature of historical documentation from the time can present challenges in piecing together an accurate and comprehensive narrative.

Scholars and historians have examined these historical records and engaged in extensive research better to understand the lives of Joseph Smith's wives. They have approached the topic from various angles, including analyzing primary source documents, personal journals, letters, and testimonies of those involved.

It is essential to recognize that historical interpretations may differ, and new insights can emerge as further research is conducted. These interpretations are shaped by the available evidence, scholarly analysis, and the context in which the research is conducted.

Additionally, it is essential to consider the biases and limitations of historical sources. Some records may reflect personal perspectives, societal prejudices, or the influence of later historical interpretations. The complexity of the topic necessitates careful scrutiny and critical evaluation of the sources to form a well-rounded understanding.

Scholars have also examined the social, cultural, and economic factors that influenced the practice of polygamy in early Mormonism. These include considerations such as the challenges of building a religious community, the concept of sealing and eternal families, and the role of women within the church and broader society.

Furthermore, the historical perspectives on Joseph Smith wives have evolved over time. As research progresses and new information comes to light, our understanding of their lives and experiences continues to deepen and expand. A more comprehensive picture can emerge through ongoing scholarship and exploration of primary sources.

Conclusion

The ages of Joseph Smith wives at the time of their marriages reflect a variety of circumstances and individual choices. Some were younger, while others were older, but a list of ages provides clarity. It is crucial to approach this historical topic with sensitivity and respect for the complex social and cultural context of the 19th century.

To access comprehensive information about Mormon beliefs as well as insight on topics like blacks in Mormonism, women in Mormonism, and Joseph Smith’s multiple wives, visit churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist or whatdomormonsbelieve.org.

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July Blogs by Amanda Mills

Author: Amanda Mills

Zugushotx: The Rise of a Social Media Sensation

Zugushotx is a social media personality and content creator who has gained a ...

Published: Jul 24, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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Texas Roadhouse: The Ultimate Dining Experience

If you hail from the Midwestern or Southern regions of the United States, cha...

Published: Jul 24, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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JoStage: The Ultimate Dental Photography Table

Dental photography is an essential part of any dental practice. It can be use...

Published: Jul 23, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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The Scandalous Divorce of Albert Pirro Obituary and Judge Jeanine Pirro

Albert Pirro Obituary is a well-known legal practitioner in the U.S. He is al...

Published: Jul 22, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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Kody Brown’s Busy Life: Juggling Four Wives and 18 Children

For 17 seasons, we've been captivated by the popular show Sister Wives, which...

Published: Jul 21, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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Rachel Stone Car Accident: Tragedy Strikes  Missouri 

Rachel Stone, a physical education and health teacher at Lee’s Summit High Sc...

Published: Jul 20, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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Tyler Canaris’s Viral Bodyslam Video Sheds Light on Paulding County Sheriff’s Office

In a shocking video that has taken the internet by storm, Tyler Canaris, a ci...

Published: Jul 19, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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Corinna Kopf OnlyFans: An Analysis of Personal Branding and Leaks

Get ready to learn how to make a bad situation better and make your personal ...

Published: Jul 18, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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Unlocked Phones Compatible with Qlink: Discover the Ultimate List

Are you considering switching to Qlink wireless and enjoying its amazing serv...

Published: Jul 17, 2023 By: Amanda Mills

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I started watching Sister Wives because I need more drama in my life and there are 17 seasons. I will not go hungry this harvest.

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Sister Wives star Gwendlyn Brown reveals Utah police were ready to arrest her father Kody before she fled the state for Las Vegas

Sister Wives star Gwendlyn Brown says her father was almost arrested in Utah before the family was uprooted and moved to Las Vegas. The 21-year-old daughter of Kody Brown and Christine Brown – who made headlines earlier this month for being engaged to David Woolley – spoke about the incident in the latest reaction video on her YouTube channel. Gwendlyn reacts to the final episode of season 17…