Perched atop a hill in the heart of Kirtland, the Joseph and Emma Smith Home has seen its share of residents and architectural changes over nearly 200 years of history. Related Articles * \u0009 ...

The founder and first prophet of Mormonism authored the three Mormon books. Joseph Smith (1805-1844) claimed he received golden plates from an angel named Moroniin 1827 containing information that was ...

It also depicted Smith’s successor ... the account said, in addition to Emma. “Joseph didn’t want to marry other wives. But ...

Grant.) Emma Smith, the prophet's wife, was kept in the dark about several of his relationships. She was first informed of the polygamy doctrine not by Joseph but by his brother Hyrum. Although ...

On April 6, 1830, Joseph Smith organized The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and became its first president. Joseph married Emma Hale on January 18, 1827, and was described as a loving ...

He admits to using them in the past but says he has now given up the practice. January 18: Joseph Smith and Emma Hale marry against her father's wishes. September 22: Now that four years have ...

He admits to using them in the past but says he has now given up the practice. January 18: Joseph Smith and Emma Hale marry against her father's wishes. September 22: Now that four years have ...