Hyrum Smith
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Hyrum Smith (February 9, 1800 – June 27, 1844) was an American religious leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the original church of the Latter Day Saint movement. He was the older brother of the movement's founder, Joseph Smith, and was killed with his brother at Carthage Jail where they were being held awaiting trial.
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Hyrum Smith | |
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Assistant President of the Church | |
January 24, 1841 (1841-01-24) – June 27, 1844 (1844-06-27) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
Latter Day Saint Apostle | |
January 24, 1841 (1841-01-24) – June 27, 1844 (1844-06-27) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
Reason | Excommunication of Oliver Cowdery[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | No apostles ordained |
2nd Presiding Patriarch | |
September 14, 1840 (1840-09-14) – June 27, 1844 (1844-06-27) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
November 7, 1837 (1837-11-07) – January 24, 1841 (1841-01-24) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
End reason | Called as Assistant President of the Church |
Assistant Counselor in the First Presidency | |
September 3, 1837 (1837-09-03) – November 7, 1837 (1837-11-07) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
Personal details | |
Born | (1800-02-09)February 9, 1800 Tunbridge, Vermont, United States |
Died | June 27, 1844(1844-06-27) (aged 44) Carthage, Illinois, United States |
Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
Resting place | Smith Family Cemetery 40°32′25.98″N 91°23′31.06″W |
Spouse(s) | Jerusha Barden Mary F. Smith Mercy F. Thompson |
Children | 8 |
Parents | Joseph Smith Sr. Lucy Mack Smith |
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