Joseph Smith was shot while jumping out of the second story window of the Carthage Jail in Illinois.
No, Joseph Smith, Jr. did not have a middle name. His full name is simply Joseph Smith, Jr.
Joseph Smith Jr. was born on December 23, 1805.
Yes. Joseph Smith, Jr. owned several different horses over the course of his lifetime.
Joseph Smith Jr. was born on December 23, 1805 and died on June 27, 1844. Joseph Smith Jr. would have been 38 years old at the time of death or 209 years old today.
Joseph Smith, Jr. ran for President of the United States of America in the 1844 election. He ran as an independent. He was murdered in June, 1844, before the election took place. To read an article about Joseph Smith's campaign for the presidency, click the "Related Link" below.
Joseph Smith Jr and his brother Hyrum, were murdered by a mob of about 150 men who stormed the Carthage Jail in Carthage, Illinois on June 24, 1844.
No. Joseph Smith, Jr. never lived in England. His lineage is from England, however. His great-grandfather's grandfather Robert Smith (Joseph's great-great-great-grandfather) moved to Massachusetts from England in 1638.
The address of the Joseph Smith Jr And Emma Hale Smith Historical Society is: 595 W 800 S, Alpine, UT 84004-1512
Joseph Smith Jr. son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith.
Joseph Smith, Jr., the first prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was shot and killed by a mob while awaiting trial in Carthage Jail in Carthage, Illinois on the evening of June 27, 1844. His brother, Hyrum, was also shot and killed in the same attack.
Upon his birth, Joseph Smith was named Joseph Smith. Throughout his life he was called Joseph Smith, Jr. because his father's name is also Joseph Smith. His son was named Joseph Smith, III. His enemies often referred to him as Joe Smith. This was intended to be very disrespectful, and it was often offensive.
Upon his birth, Joseph Smith was named Joseph Smith. Throughout his life he was called Joseph Smith, Jr. because his father's name is also Joseph Smith. His son was named Joseph Smith, III. His enemies often referred to him as Joe Smith. This was intended to be very disrespectful, and it was often offensive.