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The university broke off from the University of Deseret and changed its name to Brigham Young Academy in 1876, a precursor to what would become Brigham Young University.
Brigham Young was appointed its first territorial governor ... The militia leader was convicted in 1876 and executed in March 1877 at Mountain Meadows.
Brigham Young was appointed its first territorial governor ... The militia leader was convicted in 1876 and executed in March 1877 at Mountain Meadows.