Hyrum Smith
One 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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Occurred On 1800 February 9
Baptized by Joseph Smith Jr.
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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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.
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Started On 1830
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Early Disciples are Called to Preach, Exhort, & Strengthen the Church
D&C 23 at Manchester, New York
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Occurred On 1830 April 16
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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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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Started On 1831 June 14
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Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Appointed and set apart to visit some of the branches of the Church in Ohio.
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Started On 1831 October 11
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Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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He filled a special mission to Thompson, Ohio, and other places.
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Ended On 1831 December
Started On 1831 December 13
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1832
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United in Ministry- Hyrum Smith & Reynolds Cahoon
D&C 75:32 at Amherst, Ohio
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Occurred On 1832 January 25
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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He filled a short mission in Ohio and Pennsylvania and also made a trip to Missouri.
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Started On 1832 December
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Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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He traveled through southern Michigan, preaching and getting volunteers for Zions Camp.
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Started On 1834 June
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Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1834 October 16
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Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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He made a missionary and business trip to New York.
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Started On 1835 October 7
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Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1836 July 25
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Married Mary Fielding
Called as Church Patriarch
D&C 124:124 at Nauvoo, Illinois
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Occurred On 1841 January 19
Served in Eastern States Mission
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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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Started On 1841 February 15
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Served in Eastern States Mission
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Started On 1841 June 1
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Served in Eastern States Mission
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Started On 1842 September 4
Ended On 1842 November 4
Married Mercy Rachel Fielding
Died 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.
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Occurred On 1918 October 3
