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Smith, Joseph, Sr., 1771-1840

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1771 - 1840

biographical statement

Citation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Smith,_Sr., accessed May 30, 2014 (

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Joseph Smith patriarchal blessing for John Whitmer

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233243838]
Identifier: Vault MSS 239
Scope and Contents

Handwritten partriarchal blessing, dated 22 Sept 1835, and given to John Whitmer. Smith assures Whitmer that he may receive salvation by following the teachings of the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1835 September 22
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph Smith patriarchal blessing for John Whitmer

The unwritten chapter of the history of the Mormons

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230241447]
Identifier: MSS SC 462
Scope and Contents

Typewritten history of the Mormons stating that Joseph Smith, Sr., Joseph Smith, Jr., and others were involved in water witching and treasure hunting. Includes TLS (photocopy) from Freniere to Yale University Press.

Dates: 1955
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / The unwritten chapter of the history of the Mormons

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