He was also the first president of the Salt Lake Stake and as such was the leader of the Latter - day Saints in Utah in the winter of 1847 -- 48 .
The Salt Lake Stake is the first stake in Utah Territory .
He was also the first president of the Salt Lake Stake , the first stake in Utah Territory , and as such was the leader of the Latter - day Saints in Utah in the winter of 1847 -- 48 .