2017年7月13日 · While the pioneer known as Potato Saint George may not have completely understood the role of vitamin C in maintaining health, it is fitting that his namesake city has …

St. George was named in honor of George A. Smith, also known as the "Potato Saint" because he urged early settlers to eat raw, unpeeled potatoes to cure scurvy. Smith did not participate in …

George A. Smith, 1817–1875, the potato saint who saved pioneers from scurvy. Courtesy The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Historical Department Archives, Salt Lake City, …

St. George, Utah was named in honor of Mormon apostle George A. Smith, also known as the “Potato Saint” because he urged early settlers to eat raw, unpeeled potatoes to cure scurvy. …

Recently, the popes have named patron saints but patrons can be chosen by other individuals or groups as well. Patron saints are often chosen today because an interest, talent, or event in …

George A. Smith a first cousin to the Prophet Leader Brigham Young, affectionately earned the name ''The Potato Saint'' when he urged early pioneers to eat raw, unpeeled, potatoes to cure …

Because he often encouraged the Saints waiting to come to the valley to plant potatoes and because he planted the first ones in Utah himself, he was dubbed “the Potato Saint.” A diligent …

2024年5月14日 · Did you know St. George was likely named after Apostle George A. Smith (sometimes called the “potato saint”)? Learn why in this article.

I love the story of the potato saint who when he he was making his way westward with his family lost his wife and four children to scurvy. Um only to later find that as he was eating the potato …

George A. Smith, a first cousin of Brigham Young, affectionately earned the name of "The Potato Saint" when he urged the early pioneers to eat raw, unpeeled potatoes to cure a troublesome …