by | Apr 15, 2009 | Joseph Smith's Family
Joseph Smith’s father, Joseph Smith Sr., was a man of deep honor and pride. More than once in his life he was taken advantage of, but he always managed to cover his debts, whatever the personal cost. Early in Joseph Smith Sr.’s marriage to Lucy Mack Smith,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 7, 2013 | Who's Who in Mormon History
Joseph Smith, Sr. was the father of Joseph Smith, Jr., the first Mormon prophet and president. He was born July 12, 1771, in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts, to Asael Smith and Mary Duty. He was a member of the Congregational Church, but was only minimally...
by Anita Stansfield | Jul 8, 2008 | Early History, European Saints, Historical Stories, Modern History, Mormon Beliefs
Special Topics This section will include special topics about Mormon history. Joseph Smith Sr. Taken Advantage of in Ginseng Investment Joseph Smith Sr. tried hard to provide for his family, but evil-hearted men often took advantage of such an honorable character....
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