Samuel H. Smith (Latter Day Saints)
American religious leader (1808–1844) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Samuel Harrison Smith" redirects here. For the journalist, see Samuel Harrison Smith (printer).
Samuel Harrison Smith (13 March 1808 – 30 July 1844) was a younger brother of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Samuel was a leader in his own right and a successful missionary. Smith is commonly regarded as the first Latter Day Saint missionary following the organization of the Church of Christ by his brother, Joseph. One of the Eight Witnesses to the Book of Mormon's golden plates, Samuel Smith remained devoted to his church throughout his life.
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Born | (1808-03-13)March 13, 1808 Tunbridge, Vermont, US |
Died | July 30, 1844(1844-07-30) (aged 36) Nauvoo, Illinois, US |
Resting place | Smith Family Cemetery 40°32′25.98″N 91°23′31.06″W |
Spouse(s) | Mary Bailey (1834–41) Levira Clark (1841–44) |
Children | 7 |
Parents | Joseph Smith, Sr. Lucy Mack Smith |
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