by dwhite | Mar 25, 2011 | Joseph and Emma Smith Descendants
Several of Joseph Smith, Jr.’s descendants have joined the Mormon Church (officially The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), but most of them knew about their family history from a young age. Mike Kennedy did not know about his heritage until he...
by dwhite | Feb 24, 2011 | Joseph and Emma Smith Descendants
It may come as a surprise even to those who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly referred to as the Mormon Church) that until the last few decades, very few of Joseph and Emma Smith’s direct descendants were members of the...
by | Jun 23, 2010 | Mormon Historical Sites
After the Saints built up a thriving community in Nauvoo, Illinois, they were surrounded by angry mobs wishing to drive them out. The Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith, though not unexpected, was a turning point for the Saints, and they...
by | Jun 14, 2010 | Mormon Historical Sites
Craig Ostler and John Livingstone, among other Brigham Young University Religious Education professors, have come together to work on a wonderful new project: Hallowed Grounds Sacred Journeys. The early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spans...
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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