Joseph Smith Jr.
View in FamilySearchThe 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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Father
Married Emma Hale
Baptized by Oliver Cowdery
Served in Eastern States Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Residence When Called
Additional Notes
He made several missionary trips to Colesville, Broome County, New York where the first branch of the Church was organized.
Served With
Travel to Missouri & Preach By the Way
D&C 52:3,7,22-33 at Kirtland, Ohio.
Served in Central States Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Residence When Called
Additional 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.
Served in Central States Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Residence When Called
Additional 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.
Served in Canadian Mission
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Marital Status
Residence When Called
Served With
Presidency of the First High Council of the Church
D&C102:3 at Kirtland, Ohio
Served in Eastern States Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Additional 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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Served in Northern States Mission
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Marital Status
Served in Northern States Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Residence When Called
Served in Eastern States Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Residence When Called
Served With
Served in Canadian Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Residence When Called
Served in Central States Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Residence When Called
Additional 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.
Served in Eastern States Mission
Mission Type
Marital Status
Residence When Called
Additional 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.
Death
Among Choice Ones in Spirit World
D&C 138:53 Revelation given to President Joseph F Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah.
