Mary Susannah Fowler — Healing and Midwifery Ministry
Published October 25, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Mary Susannah Fowler was widely recognized in her community as a dedicated midwife and healer. Throughout her life in Utah, she utilized both medical knowledge and spiritual practices, including the administration of faith-based home remedies and prayer, to assist in the healing of the sick and the delivery of infants. Her life was characterized by what was described as 'unselfish usefulness,' where she provided consistent, faith-driven care to those in need within her pioneer settlements.
Sources & References
BYU Studies, 'Mormon Healer and Folk Poet: Mary Susannah Fowler’s Life of “Unselfish Usefulness”' (https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/mormon-healer-and-folk-poet-mary-susannah-fowlers-life-of-unselfish-usefulness); University of Utah Archives, MS 0318 (https://archivesspace.lib.utah.edu/subjects/7148) (research confidence: high)
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