David Whitmer
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David Whitmer (January 7, 1805 – January 25, 1888) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who eventually became the most interviewed of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon's golden plates.
Quick Facts President of the Church (Church of Christ—Whitmerites), Successor ...
David Whitmer | |
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President of the Church (Church of Christ—Whitmerites) | |
January 28, 1876 – January 25, 1888 | |
Successor | John C. Whitmer[1] |
Reason | Reorganized |
President of the Church (Church of Christ—Whitmerites) | |
September 7, 1847[2] – ca. 1848[3] | |
Reason | William E. McLellin asserted Whitmer's claim[4] |
End reason | Separated from McLellin. |
President High Council | |
July 3, 1834 – January 1838 | |
Reason | Elected by vote of the Council. |
End reason | Vote of the Council. |
President of Zion | |
July 7, 1834 – February 5, 1838 | |
End reason | Vote of members. |
Latter Day Saint Apostle | |
June 1829 – June 1838[5] | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
End reason | Separated from the Church |
Mayor of Richmond, Missouri[6][7] | |
In office | |
May 23, 1867 – January 1, 1868 | |
Councilman | |
In office | |
pre-1867 – pre-1867 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1805-01-07)January 7, 1805 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | January 25, 1888(1888-01-25) (aged 83) Richmond, Missouri, U.S. |
Resting place | Richmond Cemetery 39.279°N 93.986°W / 39.279; -93.986 (Richmond Cemetery) |
Baptism Date | June 3, 1829 |
Known For | Book of Mormon Witness Founding Church Member |
Notable works | A Proclamation (1881) An Address To Believers in the Book of Mormon (1887) An Address to All Believers in Christ (1887) |
Spouse(s) |
Julia Ann Jolly (m. 1831) |
Children | 2 |
Parents | Peter Whitmer Sr. Mary Musselman Whitmer |
Relatives | Christian Whitmer (brother) Jacob Whitmer (brother) John Whitmer (brother) Peter Whitmer Jr. (brother) Hiram Page (brother-in-law) Oliver Cowdery (brother-in-law) |
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