non-polygamous

Updated: May 15, 2025

I pointed out the fatal consequences for the community if the bill should ever become law the fatal consequences for the leaders of the Church if the non-polygamous Mormons, deprived of their votes, were ever left unable to control the administration of local government.

Frank J. Cannon - Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft

When he had worn out his first anger of revolt, I brought the conversation round to the question of polygamy, by asking him about a provisional constitution for statehood which the non-polygamous Mormons had recently adopted. It contained a clause making polygamy a misdemeanor.

Frank J. Cannon - Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft

Since I, a non-polygamous Mormon, would be disfranchised if the bill became law, he thought I might be a good advocate against it. He said: "I have not appeared in the matter. None of our friends know that I am here. If it were known, it might only increase our difficulties. Say nothing of it.

Frank J. Cannon - Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft