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Hyrum Smith

Birth Date
On 1800 February 9 (Born)
Death Date
On 1844 June 27 (Died)
Gender
Male

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)

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Born in Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont, United States

1800 February 9
Mother
Lucy Mack
Father
Joseph Smith Sr.

Date Details

Occurred On 1800 February 9

Baptized by Joseph Smith Jr.

1829 June (Age 29)
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

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.

Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Manchester, New York
Location Served
Colesville, New York

Date Details

Started On 1830
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found

Early Disciples are Called to Preach, Exhort, & Strengthen the Church

1830 April 16 (Age 30)

D&C 23 at Manchester, New York

Date Details

Occurred On 1830 April 16
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

Called on a special mission to Missouri, preached in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, as he traveled through these States.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
Michigan

Date Details

Started On 1831 June 14
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found

Served in Early Church Mission: North America

1831 October 11 (Age 31) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

Appointed and set apart to visit some of the branches of the Church in Ohio.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
Ohio

Date Details

Started On 1831 October 11
Set Apart
End Date Not Found

Served in Early Church Mission: North America

1831 December 13 (Age 31) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

He filled a special mission to Thompson, Ohio, and other places.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
Thompson, Ohio

Date Details

Ended On 1831 December
Released
Started On 1831 December 13
Departed from Home
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
States

Date Details

Started On 1832
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found

United in Ministry- Hyrum Smith & Reynolds Cahoon

1832 January 25 (Age 31)

D&C 75:32 at Amherst, Ohio

Date Details

Occurred On 1832 January 25

Served in Early Church Mission: North America

1832 December (Age 32) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Short Term
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

He filled a short mission in Ohio and Pennsylvania and also made a trip to Missouri.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Missouri

Date Details

Started On 1832 December
Called
End Date Not Found
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

He traveled through southern Michigan, preaching and getting volunteers for Zions Camp.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Location Served
Michigan

Date Details

Started On 1834 June
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found

Served in Early Church Mission: North America

1834 October 16 (Age 34) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Location Served
Michigan

Date Details

Started On 1834 October 16
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found

Served in Early Church Mission: North America

1835 October 7 (Age 35) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

He made a missionary and business trip to New York.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
New York

Date Details

Started On 1835 October 7
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio

Date Details

Started On 1836 July 25
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found

Married Mary Fielding

1837 December 24 (Age 37)

Called as Church Patriarch

1841 January 19 (Age 40)

D&C 124:124 at Nauvoo, Illinois

Date Details

Occurred On 1841 January 19

Served in Eastern States Mission

1841 February 15 (Age 41) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes

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.

Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Illinois
Served With

Date Details

Started On 1841 February 15
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found

Served in Eastern States Mission

1841 June 1 (Age 41) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Illinois

Date Details

Started On 1841 June 1
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found

Served in Eastern States Mission

1842 September 4 – November 4 (Age 42) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Illinois

Date Details

Started On 1842 September 4
Departed from Home
Ended On 1842 November 4
Arrived at Home

Married Mercy Rachel Fielding

1843 August 11 (Age 43)

Died in Carthage, Hancock, Illinois, United States

1844 June 27 (Age 44)

Among Choice Ones in Spirit World

1918 October 3

D&C 138:53 Revelation given to President Joseph F Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

Date Details

Occurred On 1918 October 3
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