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Vance RockwellPorter Rockwell Porter Rockwell United States Marshal; Latter-day Saint Orrin Porter Rockwell (June 28, 1813 or June 25, 1815 – June 9, 1878) was a figure of the Wild West period of American history. A lawman in the Utah Territory, he was nicknamed Old Port, The Destroying Angel of Mormondom and Modern-day Samson. Quick facts Members of the Council of Fifty, Called by ... Porter Rockwell Members of the Council of Fifty March 19, 1844 (1844-03-19) – June 9, 1878 (1878-06-09) Called by Joseph Smith Personal details Born Orrin Porter Rockwell c. (1813-06-28)June 28, 1813 Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States Died June 9, 1878(1878-06-09) (aged 64) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States Resting place Salt Lake City Cemetery… (Source: Wikipedia)
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