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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.
Artist’s depiction of Hyrum Smith. After his brother Alvin’s death, Hyrum assumed a major share of the family economy. He married Jerusha Barden in November 1826. As one of the Eight Witnesses, Hyrum testified of the authenticity of the Book of Mormon plates, and he later assisted in the printing of the Book of Mormon.
Jun 27, 2019 · In honor of the 175th anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith, here’s a look at the 96-hour period surrounding their time in Carthage and the events that led to their deaths.
Dec 6, 2021 · Hyrum Smith (February 9, 1800 – June 27, 1844) was the older brother of Joseph Smith, Jr., and a leader in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hyrum was born in Tunbridge, Vermont, to Joseph Smith, Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith .
The Mildness of a Lamb, the Integrity of Job. By Ronald K. Esplin * “Blessed is my servant Hyrum Smith; for I, the Lord, love him because of the integrity of his heart, and because he loveth that which is right before me” ( D&C 124:15 ).
Hyrum gave dozens of patriarchal blessings before June 27, 1844 when a mob shot and killed the Smith brothers. Hyrum was the first to fall from an assassin’s bullet. He fell to the floor exclaiming, “I am a dead man!” (D&C 135:1).
May 27, 2011 · Among early Mormon leaders, Hyrum Smith (1800-1844) stands next to his brother the Prophet Joseph Smith in the esteem of many Latter-day Saints. Although nearly six years older than his prophet brother, Hyrum became Joseph's closest adviser and confidant.
