At the first meeting of the Church, on April 6, 1830, there were 6 men who were previously baptized who 'officially incorporated the Church' (required by the laws of the area) and a few friends and family members, perhaps about 30 people total. By the end of the year, there were several hundred members in a handful of states.
The original 6 men who 'incoporated' the Church were:
Joseph Smith, Jr.
Hyrum Smith
Samuel H. Smith
Oliver Cowdery
David Whitmer
Peter Whitmer
There are no minutes of the meeting, but we know that Joseph's parents and other siblings were present, as well as his wife and the families of the other men previously listed. Many of these were baptized following the meeting.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) started on April 6, 1830 with six members. By the end of the year 1830, church membership had increased to 280 members. Two years later, church membership had increased to 2,660 members.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) come from every state and nearly every nation of the world. The original members of the Church (in 1830) were residents of New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
Smith's book of mormon was printed in 1830 and the first church was formed with 6 members in Fayette, New York.
"Mormonism" wasn't really invented. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" Church) was officially organized on April 6, 1830. Church members argue that theirs is a restoration of the original Christian Church and therefore, was never invented but simply continues from ancient times. You can learn more about the Church and it's beginnings at the "Related Links" below.
Mentz Church was created in 1830.
Joseph Smith organized the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) in 1830.
There are a few ways to answer this question: First, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) believe that their religion was founded by God the Father and Jesus Christ, and so they may say that God was the original Mormon. Second, members of the Church believe that their religion is the same which was followed by God's people in Biblical times, so they may answer that Adam and Eve were the original Mormons. Third, some will answer with the names of the first six members of the Church - that is, the six men who were required by law at the time to sign on as members in order to incorporate the Church as a legal entity. These men were Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith (Joseph's brother), Samuel H. Smith (Joseph's brother), David Whitmer, and Peter Whitmer, Jr. Their first official meeting to legally organize the Church was held on April 6, 1830, with approximately 30 other men and women present. Some of these had previously been baptized and others were baptized following the meeting.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) was officially organized on April 6, 1830.
Scottish Church College was created in 1830.
Bangor Episcopal Church was created in 1830.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (The "Mormon" church) would argue that Joseph Smith did not create the Church, Jesus Christ did. They believe that they are practicing the original Christian religion found in the Bible, and many would say that their Church was created by Jesus Christ in the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was founded on April 6, 1830 in Palmyra, New York.
First Presbyterian Church of Natchez was created in 1830.