Joseph Smith, Sr.

(1771-1840)

First Presiding Patriarch and one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon

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Joseph Smith Sr. (July 12, 1771 – September 14, 1840) was the father of Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Joseph Sr. was also one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon, which Mormons believe was translated by Smith Jr. from golden plates. In 1833, Smith Sr. was named the first patriarch of the Church of Christ (which was renamed to the Church of the Latter-day Saints in 1834 and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1838). Joseph Sr. was also a member of the First Presidency of the church and a Freemason in Ontario Lodge No. 23 of Canandaigua, New York.

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Born	12 July 1771 Topsfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died	14 September 1840 (aged 69)
Zodiac	Cancer
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Katharine Smith Salisbury · Daughter · Sister of Joseph Smith edit info

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Alvin Smith (brother of Joseph Smith) · Son · 1798-1823 · Eldest brother of Joseph Smith edit info

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Hyrum Smith · Son · 1800-1844 · American Mormon leader edit info

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Joseph Smith · Son · 1805-1844 · Founder of the Latter Day Saint movement edit info

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William Smith (Latter Day Saints) · Son · 1811-1893 · American politician edit info

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