Ann Eliza Young

Early Mormon

Ann Eliza Young (September 13, 1844 – December 7, 1917) also known as Ann Eliza Webb Dee Young Denning was one of Brigham Young's fifty-five wives and later a critic of polygamy.

Her autobiography, Wife No. 19, was a recollection of her experiences in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

She grew up in a polygamous household which moved to Utah during the Mormon migration. Ann Eliza was married and divorced three times: first to James Dee, then Young, and finally Moses Denning.

Her divorce from Young reached a national audience when Ann Eliza sued with allegations of neglect, cruel treatment, and desertion.

She was born a member of the LDS Church, but was excommunicated shortly after her public divorce from Young.