George A. Smith
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For other people with the same name, see George Smith (disambiguation) and George Albert Smith (disambiguation).
George Albert Smith (June 26, 1817 – September 1, 1875) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and as a member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Quick Facts First Counselor in the First Presidency, Called by ...
George A. Smith | |
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First Counselor in the First Presidency | |
October 7, 1868 (1868-10-07) – September 1, 1875 (1875-09-01) | |
Called by | Brigham Young |
Predecessor | Heber C. Kimball |
Successor | John W. Young |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
April 26, 1839 (1839-04-26) – October 7, 1868 (1868-10-07) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
End reason | Called as First Counselor in the First Presidency |
LDS Church Apostle | |
April 26, 1839 (1839-04-26) – September 1, 1875 (1875-09-01) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
Reason | Replenishing Quorum of the Twelve[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | No apostles ordained[2] |
Personal details | |
Born | George Albert Smith (1817-06-26)June 26, 1817 Potsdam, New York, United States |
Died | September 1, 1875(1875-09-01) (aged 58) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | 7 |
Children | 20 |
Parents | John Smith Clarissa Lyman |
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Smith was a prominent leader in the settlement of many communities in southern Utah, and played a role in the chain of events preceding the Mountain Meadows Massacre on September 11, 1857. The city of St. George, Utah, may have been named after him.[3]