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Joseph Smith left New York for a couple reasons. First, there were so many new converts in Ohio that it was decided Church headquarters should move there. Second, there were many people in New York that were hunting Joseph down and he needed to escape.
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∙ 13y agoA handful of Church members were sent from Ohio to settle near Independance, Missouri. Joseph Smith desired to build "Zion" in Jackson County, Missouri, and sent this group there to prepare the land.
Persecution against them became so bad in 1838, that the Saints left Ohio, some joining those in Missouri, and others moving to Nauvoo, Illinois. Illinois was chosen because the persecution in Missouri was also rising, and it wasn't certain if the Mormons could stay much longer.
Eventually, the Mormons in Missouri joined those in Nauvoo. After the murder of Joseph Smith, the Illinois government asked the Mormons to leave due to the controversy and mob violence that had increased since their arrival. They did so, and the first groups arrived in Utah in 1847.
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∙ 13y agoJoseph Smith was a prophet that led a religious group called "Mormons." The Mormons were persecuted, and forced to leave the land. The group headed west, in hope of practicing their religion in peace.
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When did Joseph Smith move to Palmyra New York?
The Joseph Smith, Sr., family arrived in the village of Palmyra, New York in 1816 from their home in Norwich, Vermont.
Where did Joseph smith live?
Throughout his lifetime, Joseph Smith lived in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois.
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Where Joseph smith lived at time of first vision?
Palmyra, New York
Did Joseph Smith Sr lose his farm due to a volcano?
No, Joseph Smith, Sr. lost his farm in New York. There are no volcanos in New York. He lost his farm due to the same sorts of economic factors that have plagued farmers for centuries.
When did Joseph Smith established the Mormon church in New York?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) was officially established on April 6, 1830 in upstate New York by Joseph Smith, Jr.
Who founded the Mormon faith in New York?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) was founded in Palmyra, New York, in 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr. You can learn more about the Prophet Joseph Smith at the 'Related Links' below.
Where did Joseph Smith preach?
Joseph Smith preached pretty much wherever he went. He went to many places in New England, the northeastern United States, and the Midwest. He was most often in New York, Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois.
Were the Mormons founded by Brigham Young?
Joseph Smith was the founder, and he was in upstate New York at the time. Brigham Young took over after Smith's death.
Where was Joseph Smith live when he saw his visions?
Manchester, New York. He also had visions while in Kirtland, Ohio.
Did the Mormon leader Prophet Joseph Smith ever live in Indiana?
No. He lived in New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri.
When did Joseph Clark - New York - die?
Joseph Clark - New York - died in 1873.
