Isaac Morley

Isaac Morley (March 11, 1786 – June 24, 1865) was an early member of the Latter Day Saint movement and a contemporary of both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. He was one of the first converts to Smith's Church of Christ. Morley was present at many of the early events of the Latter Day Saint movement, and served as a church leader in Ohio, Missouri, and Utah Territory.

Morley was born on March 11, 1786, in Montague, Massachusetts to Thomas E. Morley and Editha Morley (née Marsh). His parents were members of the Presbyterian faith. Morley served in the War of 1812 from 1812–15, holding the position of captain in the Ohio militia.

In 1812, Morley married Lucy Gunn,

Morley returned to Missouri with his family in early 1836, and helped establish the city of Far West. Then, on November 7, 1837, he was chosen as the patriarch of Far West and ordained under the hands of Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Hyrum Smith.