- Posted November 19, 2025
This week, we’re diving back into the story of Sarah Haviland, getting into her trial, punishment, and other finer…
James Jesse Strang, otherwise known as the “King of Beaver Island,” was a Mormon polygamist. Even though he passed away at the age of forty-three, he left behind a turbulent reign. It was one that affected a community of nearly 3,000 ‘Strangites’ on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan. How did this community come about, and do they still remain on Beaver Island? Let’s find out!