William H. Dame

William Horne Dame (1819–1884) was the first mayor of Parowan, Utah, a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature and Commander of the Iron and Washington County Militia District. He was heavily involved in the Mountain Meadows massacre.

Dame was born in Farmington, New Hampshire. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1840.

References

Ronald W. Walker, Richard E. Turley, Jr. and Glen M. Leonard. Massacre at Mountain Meadows. p. 55-56.

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