Our Purpose
The history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—casually dubbed Mormonism—is a modern epic. As a website, we desire to share that story with the world by sharing engaging, factual, and succinct accounts of the faith, dedication, and sacrifice of church members. We seek to be an honest resource where one can find biographies of past presidents and other influential members of the Church, personal accounts of church members, sourced articles regarding historical events, and online books on church history.
In addition to providing educational content, this website seeks to provide knowledge that may be used to satisfy one’s own curiosity, clear up confusion regarding certain historically-rooted subjects within the Church, strengthen personal testimonies, and promote open conversation between members and non-members alike. We invite you to not only read the information provided about the history of the Church, but to ponder upon the things which you learn.
Sincere questions and comments are always encouraged, as is guest content.
Don Carlos Smith: Brother of a Prophet, Preacher of Truth, Dependable in Crisis
Don Carlos Smith was the youngest brother of Joseph Smith, the first prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of this church are sometimes nicknamed Mormons. Don Carlos was born March 25, 1816, in Norwich, Windsor, Vermont to Joseph Smith,...
Willard Richards: A Man Willing to Sacrifice Everything for God
Willard Richards is best known for his role in the assassination of Joseph Smith. He was in the same jail as Joseph, but survived the mob attack and hid another injured leader in order to save his life. Willard Richards was born on June 24, 1804, in Hopkinton,...
Alvin Smith: Noble, Generous, and Faithful Brother to a Prophet
Alvin Smith was the second son born to Joseph Smith, Sr. and his wife, Lucy Mack Smith. Their first child died prematurely, leaving Alvin in the position of oldest child. The family had not lived near schools, so when they moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire, they...
Mary Ellen Smoot: Woman of Action, Service, and Testimony
Mary Ellen Smoot was the thirteenth General President of the Relief Society, an official auxiliary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served from 1997 to 2002. Early Life of Mary Ellen Smoot Mary Ellen was born August 19, 1933, in Ogden, Utah. Her...
Elizabeth Degen Bushman Testified of God
Elizabeth Degen was born on September 12, 1802, in Holstein, Basel Switzerland. Elizabeth Degen's family escaped the then current political upheaval by emigrating to Pennsylvania in 1816. She married Martin Bushman in 1827. Elder Elisha H. Davis baptized 38 year-old...
Joseph Smith, Sr.: Visionary Man and Noble Father to a Prophet
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...
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