Smith, Hyrum, 1800-1844
Dates
- Existence: 1800 - 1844
biographical statement
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Harmon family patriarchal blessings
Handwritten patriarchal blessings given to the members of the Harmon family while they resided in Nauvoo, Illinois, and in Utah. Various patriarchs promise the family members that they may be saved by obedience to the Mormon faith. One of the blessings was given by Hyrum Smith, the brother of Joseph Smith who was the first president of the Mormon Church.
Hyrum Smith patriarchal blessing for Mary B. Wolsey
Handwritten patriarchal blessing, dated 2 Feb. 1842, and given to Mary B. Wolsey. The item is written down by James Sloan, Smith's clerk. Smith tells Wolsey she has great blessings awaiting her if she is obedient to the Mormon faith.