Joseph Smith, Jr.
The Lord Jesus Christ called Joseph Smith as a prophet to prepare the way for His coming in glory. Joseph Smith’s life is a testimony to the reality of that calling. “I was called of my Heavenly Father to lay the foundation of this great work and kingdom in this dispensation, and testify of His revealed will to scattered Israel.”
Born in Sharon, Windsor, Vermont, United States
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Occurred On 1805 December 23
Married Emma Hale
Baptized by Oliver Cowdery
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Missionary Activity Notes
He made several missionary trips to Colesville, Broome County, New York where the first branch of the Church was organized.
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Ended On 1830
Started On 1830 April
Travel to Missouri & Preach By the Way
D&C 52:3,7,22-33 at Kirtland, Ohio.
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Occurred On 1831 June 6
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Missionary Activity Notes
He was called by revelation on a special mission to Missouri, traveled through Ohio, visited Louisville, Kentucky, and traveled on foot from St. Louis to Independence, Missouri, dedicated the land of Zion (Jackson county, Missouri) and returned to Kirtland, Ohio.
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Started On 1831 June 19
Ended On 1831 August 28
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Missionary Activity Notes
He traveled from Ohio to Missouri and spent a short time with the Saints in Jackson County, Missouri, assisting in organizing the Saints in that land more perfectly. This was his second visit to Missouri.
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Started On 1832 April 1
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Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1833 October 5
Ended On 1833 November 4
Presidency of the First High Council of the Church
D&C102:3 at Kirtland, Ohio
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Occurred On 1834 February 17
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Missionary Activity Notes
He visited a number of the branches of the Church in New York, preaching the Gospel and getting volunteers for Zions Camp.
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Started On 1834 February 26
Ended On 1834 March 28
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Ended On 1834
Started On 1834 October 16
Married Fanny Alger
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1835
Ended On 1835 August 23
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1836 July 25
End Date Not Found
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1837 July 28
Ended On 1837 August 31
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Missionary Activity Notes
Quick missionary journey to Missouri for the purpose of establishing new gathering places for the Saints. He preached in Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri, attending important meetings in Clay County, Missouri.
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Started On 1837 September 28
Ended On 1838 January
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Missionary Activity Notes
He filled a special mission to Washington D.C. to lay the grievances of the Saints who had been expelled form Missouri, before the federal government. While waiting for action on the part of Congress he preached in Washington, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
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Started On 1839 October 29
Ended On 1840
Married Louisa Beman
Married Zina Diantha Huntington
Married Presendia Lathrop Huntington
Married Marinda Nancy Johnson
Married Agnes Moulton Coolbrith
Married Mary Elizabeth Rollins
Married Sylvia Porter Sessions
Married Patty Bartlett
Married Eliza Roxcy Snow
Married Delcena Didamia Johnson
Married Sarah Ann Whitney
Married Martha McBride
Married Flora Ann Woodward
Married Olive Grey Frost
Married Hannah Ells
Married Ruth Dagget Vose
Married Emily Dow Partridge
Married Eliza Maria Partridge
Married Almera Woodward Johnson Smith Barton
Married Lucy Walker
Married Sarah Lawrence
Married Helen Mar Kimball
Married Maria Lawrence
Married Elvira Annie Cowles
Married Rhoda Richards
Married Desdemona Wadsworth Fullmer
Married Melissa Lott
Married Fanny Young
Died
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
