Ardis E.
Parshall, an American historian and independent researcher of Latter-day Saint history, died on February 26, 2026. She published her research on the blog Keepapitchinin and worked for The Salt Lake Tribune as a historical writer from 2005 to 2011.
Parshall also authored The Corianton Saga and co-edited Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia and Dime Novel Mormons.
Ardis E. Parshall (March 10, 1959 – February 22, 2026) was an American independent historian who researched Latter-day Saint history. Parshall published her research on her blog, Keepapitchinin. In addition to her research work, Parshall worked for the Salt Lake Tribune as a historical writer from 2005 to 2011. She also published a book entitled, The Corianton Saga. Parshall co-edited books including Mormonism: A Historical Encyclopedia and Dime Novel Mormons.