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Isaac Behunin may be best known for giving Zion Canyon its name. He was an early convert to the Church who knew the Prophet Joseph Smith.
At one time Isaac was even one of the prophet's bodyguards.[1][2]
The First Part of Isaac's Life
Isaac was born on October 20, 1803 to Albert and Nancy Bohannan.[2][3] He was born in Richland, New York.
Isaac's mother died when he was only a teenager.[4]
Isaac was a farmer. He "helped build the Erie Canal" and "other canals during the 'Canal Craze' of the 1800s." In 1823, he was married to Meribah Morton.
In 1833, they became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Isaac behunin biography
Not long after, the Behunin family went to Kirtland "to join the main body of the church." While in Kirtland, Meribah died. The Behunins were really grateful for the "kindness shown them by [other] members" at this time. Isaac had three young b