by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 12, 2013 | Who's Who in Mormon History
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,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 12, 2013 | Who's Who in Mormon History
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,...
by Terrie Lynn Bittner | Jun 11, 2013 | Who's Who in Mormon History
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...
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 Delisa Hargrove | Jun 6, 2013 | Historical Stories
I am induced to commence my autobiography, that facts and incidents which I deem interesting and important may be placed within the reach of my children. Although my father [Silas Smith] had received the testimony of his brother Joseph [Smith, Senior] concerning the...
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