Fanny Alger: Fact or Fiction?

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Part 2 of an interview between Ryan Hinckley (host of the “Mormon Theories” podcast), exploring the story of Fanny Alger. We discuss the quantity & quality of the 19 sources behind the story, and how they align with today’s common narrative. We also address Oliver Cowdery’s excommunication trial and alleged accusations of Joseph Smith committing adultery with Fanny Alger, and how that comports with the actual records.

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Part 2 of an interview with Ryan Hinckley (“Mormon Theories” Podcast) about Fanny Alger & Joseph Smith’s alleged marriage

0:40 – Fanny Alger’s 19 “sources” – qualitative & quantitative research behind her story
2:27 – The earliest 2nd hand accounts
4:07 – What do the experts say about the credibility of the Fanny Alger story?
7:45 – Fanny Alger’s brother (a Utah LDS member) knew nothing about any of it?
8:29 – Oliver Cowdery’s alleged accusation of Joseph Smith’s relationship with Fanny Alger
13:48 – Closing remarks about Fanny Alger story

Fanny Alger timeline of events

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