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==Edmunds-Tucker Act==

==Edmunds-Tucker Act==

In 1882, the United States Congress declared polygamy to be a felony by way of the Edmunds Act. Mormon men and women were imprisoned for practicing plural marriage. To avoid prosecution, John and others would have to live "underground" to avoid arrest for almost two and a half years. in 1887, the United States Congress would enact the Edmunds-Tucker Act. This act would dismantle the LDS Church, abolish the Nauvoo Legion and forfeit LDS assets over $50,000. the the U.S. Government. The strain was great on his health and he died of congestive heart failure July 25, 1887.

In 1882, the United States Congress declared polygamy to be a felony by way of the Edmunds Act. Mormon men and women were imprisoned for practicing plural marriage. To avoid prosecution, John and others would have to live "underground" to avoid arrest for almost two and a half years. in 1887, the United States Congress would enact the Edmunds-Tucker Act. This act would dismantle the LDS Church, abolish the Nauvoo Legion and forfeit LDS assets over $50,000. to the U.S. Government. The strain was great on his health and he died of congestive heart failure July 25, 1887.

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