Joseph Smith, Sr.
Father of Joseph Smith, the prophet. One of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.
Born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America
1771 July 12
Mother
Mary Duty
Father
Asael Smith
Date Details
Occurred On 1771 July 12
Married Lucy Mack
1796 January 24 (Age 24)
Baptized by Oliver Cowdery
1830 April 6 (Age 58)
Early Disciples are Called to Preach, Exhort, & Strengthen the Church
1830 April 16 (Age 58)
D&C 23 at Manchester, New York
Date Details
Occurred On 1830 April 16
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1830 August – November (Age 59) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Residence When Called
Manchester, New York, United States
Additional Information
Served with Children
Location Served
Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, New York; North Shores LakeOntario, Canada
Date Details
Started On 1830 August
Departed from Home
Ended Before 1830 November
Arrived at Home
Member of First High Council of the Church
1834 February 17 (Age 62)
D&C 102:3 at Kirtland, Ohio
Date Details
Occurred On 1834 February 17
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1836 June 22 (Age 64) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio, United States
Served With
Location Served
New York, Massachusetts, and other states
Date Details
Started On 1836 June 22
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found
Died in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
1840 September 15 (Age 69)
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Joseph Smith Sr. (1771 - 1840) Profile