Parent
John Young
Published historical research identifies John and Abigail as Brigham’s parents.
Sources: The Brigham Young FamilyA family life
1801–1877
Brigham connects Zina Presendia’s documented family to the Young and Howe research.
Zina Presendia’s institutional biography names Brigham as her father. A published history follows his parents John and Abigail Howe Young and their household.
Sources: Zina Presendia Young Williams CardThe Brigham Young FamilyFamily connections
A biography and a relationship can have different levels of support. The label on each connection describes that specific claim.
Parent
Published historical research identifies John and Abigail as Brigham’s parents.
Sources: The Brigham Young FamilyParent
Published historical research identifies John and Abigail as Brigham’s parents.
Sources: The Brigham Young FamilyChild
The Church Historian’s Press biographical entry names this parent.
Sources: Zina Presendia Young Williams CardFollow the evidence
Documentary-edition biography
Identifies Zina’s parents, marriages, and public life.
Scholarly history
Larry C. Porter follows John and Abigail (Nabby) Howe Young’s household and its religious changes.