John Smith (uncle of Joseph Smith)
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John Smith, known as Uncle John, was an early leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
John Smith (uncle of Joseph Smith)
Monument to four generations of a branch of the Smith family, prominent in LDS history
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Headstone of John Smith
Joseph Smith Sr.
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Joseph Smith Sr. 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. Joseph Sr. was also a member of the First Presidency of the church.
Joseph Smith Sr.
Bell used by Smith when he was a school teacher. Located at the Church History Museum
Grave of Joseph Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith