Orrin Porter Rockwell

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(1813-1878)

The Modern-day Samson” was the notorious bodyguard of Joseph Smith, Jr., and Brigham Young, the first presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph promised Porter no man could kill him if he did not cut his hair, which held true. The lawman, scout, hotel owner and Church leader lived in Lehi for eight years.

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