Heber C. (Heber Chase) Kimball

Born in Sheldon, Vermont, in 1801, Heber C. Kimball grew up in a family affected by financial setbacks and worked with his hands before becoming known as a church leader. He joined the early Latter Day Saint movement in the 1830s and soon became one of its prominent apostles.

Kimball is especially remembered for missionary work in Great Britain, where he helped establish some of the movement’s earliest and most influential overseas successes. After the death of Joseph Smith, he remained a central leader during the Saints’ move west and later served as first counselor to Brigham Young.

He died in Salt Lake City in 1868. For readers of pioneer history and early Mormon biography, his story opens a window onto the faith, conflict, migration, and leadership that marked the movement’s formative years.