Hyrum Smith
View in FamilySearchOne of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, June 1829. Among six original members of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6 Apr. 1830. Appointed second counselor in First Presidency, 7 Nov. 1837. Succeeded his father, Joseph Smith Sr. as church patriarch, 1841. Murdered at Carthage Jail along side of his brother, Joseph Smith Jr. (Joseph Smith Papers)
Born in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont, United States
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Baptized by Joseph Smith Jr.
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He labored as a missionary in Colesville, Broome County, New York, and other places in the same state. He presided for a short time over the Colesville Branch.
Early Disciples are Called to Preach, Exhort, & Strengthen the Church
D&C 23 at Manchester, New York
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Called on a special mission to Missouri, preached in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, as he traveled through these States.
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Appointed and set apart to visit some of the branches of the Church in Ohio.
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He filled a special mission to Thompson, Ohio, and other places.
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United in Ministry- Hyrum Smith & Reynolds Cahoon
D&C 75:32 at Amherst, Ohio
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He filled a short mission in Ohio and Pennsylvania and also made a trip to Missouri.
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He traveled through southern Michigan, preaching and getting volunteers for Zions Camp.
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He made a missionary and business trip to New York.
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Married Mary Fielding
Called as Church Patriarch
D&C 124:124 at Nauvoo, Illinois
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He was called on a mission to the Eastern States, to exchange lands, sell stock and obtain funds for the building of the Nauvoo Temple.
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Married Mercy Rachel Fielding
Death in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Among Choice Ones in Spirit World
D&C 138:53 Revelation given to President Joseph F Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah.
