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Alvin Smith (February 11, 1798 – November 19, 1823) was the eldest brother of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Alvin took a leading role in helping the Smith family work toward paying their debts and building their home. His death at age 25 resulted in his younger brother Joseph taking more of a leading role in family affairs. A vision by Joseph Smith showed Alvin, who was not baptized while alive, in the Celestial Kingdom, which is one of the Degrees of glory. His presence in the life of young Joseph Smith Jr. and in that vision played a significant role in the establishment of the Latter Day Saint doctrines of redemption of those who die without a knowledge of the gospel, as well as the practice of baptism for the dead in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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11 February 1798 Tunbridge, Vermont
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19 November 1823 (aged 25)
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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Joseph Smith, Sr. · Father · 1771-1840 · First Presiding Patriarch and one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon
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