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Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were murdered while awaiting trail in the jail at Carthage, Illinois. A large, armed anti-Mormon mob stormed the jail, shooting into the upstairs bedroom where a handful of Mormon leaders, including Joseph and Hyrum, were staying. The trial was regarding Joseph (as governor of Nauvoo) ordering an anti-Mormon newspaper to cease publication in order to preserve the public peace.
What else can I help you with?
What religious group was led by John Smith?
I believe you are thinking of Joseph Smith, and his starting of the Mormon religion
Who discovered the California Trail was it Joseph Smith?
While there have been many people named Joseph Smith, the most well known from the time period Joseph Smith, the founding Prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). Joseph Smith never travelled farther west than Missouri, so he could not have discovered the California Trail.
Why were Mormons killed?
A prophet named Joseph Smith was given revelation about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints otherwise known as Mormons. After he started to teach about the gospel he learned about, many did not agree with it and were mad. They thought Joseph Smith was crazy and sent many mobs to hurt him. Other Mormon families were persecuted and ridiculed during the late 1800's and 1900's. Some reasons why people did not like them were because at first they had practiced polygamy although it is not allowed in their religion anymore. Also, they believed they were the only true church and in many different things people just weren't used to. They had to move to many different places in the U.S. and it was extremely hard for them.
Who was the prophet that led the Mormons into Salt Lake City Valley?
Brigham Young lead the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley after the death of Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith had prophesied that the Church would one day move to the Rocky Mountains.
Was Joseph Smith on the Mayflower?
No, Joseph Smith was not on the Mayflower. Joseph Smith was born in 1805. The Mayflower brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth Rock in 1620, 185 years earlier.
Who was the Mormon leader before Brigham young?
Joseph Smith.
Brigham Young?
United States religious leader of the Mormon Church after the assassination of Joseph Smith
What Mormon leader was arrested and killed?
Joseph Smith, considered the first prophet of this dispensation by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the 'Mormon" church) was arrested twice and murdered while awaiting trail at Carthage Jail in Illinois.
Name the religious group started by Brigham Young and who made their home in Utah?
Brigham Young did not start any religions. He was the second leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) which was founded by Joseph Smith, Jr. He led the Mormons from Illinois to Utah after Joseph Smith was murdered.
Who is Joseph Robert Ashley Smith?
Joseph Smith, Jr. was a religious leader, and founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. He's also well-known as the author of the Book of Mormon.
Is Smith a Mormon?
No, but Joseph Smith, the founder of the church is.
Did the Mormon leader Prophet Joseph Smith ever live in Indiana?
No. He lived in New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri.
The founder of the Mormon Church?
Joseph Smith.
What is the impact of Joseph smith?
Founder of the mormon faith
In 1840 who was the Mormon Church led by?
In 1840, the president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) was lead by Joseph Smith, Jr. He organized the Church in 1830 and was murdered in the summer of 1844.
Did Joseph smith find the Mormon church?
Err.. Yes.
Who found the Mormon church and who led them to Utah?
Joseph Smith, Jr. organized the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) under the direction of Jesus Christ. After he was murdered, Brigham Young lead the majority of Church members to Utah and was there named the second president and prophet of the Church.
