Historedia
Person

Sidney Rigdon

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1832–1844

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sidney Rigdon, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Joseph Smith tarred and feathered at Hiram, Ohio

    1832

    Role: Church leader

    1. March 24, 1832 · Hiram, OhioMob Assault in Hiram

      A mob dragged Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon from their beds, beat them, and tarred and feathered them on March 24, 1832.

  2. Quorum of the Twelve chosen to lead the Latter-day Saints

    1844

    Role: Claimant to leadership

    1. August 8, 1844 · Nauvoo, IllinoisAugust 8, 1844 Meeting

      Members gathered in Nauvoo to choose between Young and Rigdon. Young emphasized collective leadership over individual succession.

Sources

  1. Joseph Smith Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
  2. Brigham Young Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15