Smith was the son of Patriarch Hyrum Smith and his second wife, Mary Fielding, a British convert to the church who married Hyrum after the death of his first wife, Jerusha Barden Smith. In addition to her two children, Mary also raised the six children born to Hyrum and Jerusha.
Early life
Smith was born in Far West, Missouri, on November 13, 1838. Just a few days before he was born, his father had been taken prisoner under the auspices of the Missouri Executive Order 44 (infamously called the "extermination order"). At point of bayonet, Hyrum was marched to his home in Far West and ordered to say farewell to his wife. He was told that his "doom was sealed" and that he would never see her again. Hyrum was still in custody in Liberty Jail, Missouri, when Smith was born. He was named after his uncle, Joseph Smith, and his mother's brother, Joseph Fielding. His mother and maternal aunt, Mercy Fielding Thompson, fled with their children to Quincy, Illinois, early in 1839, and they later moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, when the majority of the church's members settled there. Hyrum was later released from custody during a transfer from Liberty Jail and joined his family in Nauvoo. Joseph F. Smith stated as an adult that he had memories of Nauvoo, and could recall his Uncle Joseph and events that occurred at his uncle's home; he was nearly six years old when his father and uncle were killed in Carthage, Illinois, on June 27, 1844.
After leaving the military, Smith became active in local politics, serving first as Ward Chair for James A. Byrne between 1965 and 1970. He became Byrne's Administrative Assistant during that time. He then served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1971 until 1981, and eventually became Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations.
He won election in 1981 as a Democrat to the 97th Congress through a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Raymond Lederer due to the ABSCAM sting. Smith lost the Democratic primary in the special election to David B. Glancey, but then ran as a Republican, with the blessing of the GOP, in the general election and won. He promised during his campaign that he would caucus with the Democrats if elected.
Ministry of Joseph F. Smith: A Vision of the Redemption of the Dead
Joseph F. Smith received a revelation from God regarding the redemption of the dead.
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published: 13 Aug 2014
Joseph F. Smith's Vision of the Afterlife
What happens after we die? How is the gospel preached to those who are dead? What did Christ do while in the Spirit World? Joseph F. Smith, the sixth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had a vision to answer such questions. This vision is now recorded in Doctrine and Covenants section 138.
Join Brigham Young University Professor Casey Paul Griffiths and the video team as they explore the Salt Lake City Cemetery, Memorial Grove Park, Moons Rare Books, and the Beehive house, to help explain Joseph F. Smith's grand vision of the spirit world.
Check out this link for more information on this vision now contained in Doctrine and Covenants section 138: https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/section-138/
For more information on additional topics relating to the Chu...
published: 22 Nov 2021
Joseph Fielding Smith
published: 16 Jul 2021
Preparation of Joseph F. Smith: True Blue, through and through
Joseph F. Smith faced an unruly mob and fearlessly declared his membership in the Church.
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published: 13 Aug 2014
Preparation of Joseph F. Smith: I Am Clean
Joseph F. Smith recounted a vision received as a young missionary in Hawaii that reinforced in him the love of family and the importance of living a clean life.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
Joseph F. Smith received a revelation from God regarding the redemption of the dead.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/j...
Joseph F. Smith received a revelation from God regarding the redemption of the dead.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
Joseph F. Smith received a revelation from God regarding the redemption of the dead.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
What happens after we die? How is the gospel preached to those who are dead? What did Christ do while in the Spirit World? Joseph F. Smith, the sixth president ...
What happens after we die? How is the gospel preached to those who are dead? What did Christ do while in the Spirit World? Joseph F. Smith, the sixth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had a vision to answer such questions. This vision is now recorded in Doctrine and Covenants section 138.
Join Brigham Young University Professor Casey Paul Griffiths and the video team as they explore the Salt Lake City Cemetery, Memorial Grove Park, Moons Rare Books, and the Beehive house, to help explain Joseph F. Smith's grand vision of the spirit world.
Check out this link for more information on this vision now contained in Doctrine and Covenants section 138: https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/section-138/
For more information on additional topics relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, please visit https://mormonismexplained.org/.
What happens after we die? How is the gospel preached to those who are dead? What did Christ do while in the Spirit World? Joseph F. Smith, the sixth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had a vision to answer such questions. This vision is now recorded in Doctrine and Covenants section 138.
Join Brigham Young University Professor Casey Paul Griffiths and the video team as they explore the Salt Lake City Cemetery, Memorial Grove Park, Moons Rare Books, and the Beehive house, to help explain Joseph F. Smith's grand vision of the spirit world.
Check out this link for more information on this vision now contained in Doctrine and Covenants section 138: https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/section-138/
For more information on additional topics relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, please visit https://mormonismexplained.org/.
Joseph F. Smith faced an unruly mob and fearlessly declared his membership in the Church.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/artic...
Joseph F. Smith faced an unruly mob and fearlessly declared his membership in the Church.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
Joseph F. Smith faced an unruly mob and fearlessly declared his membership in the Church.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
Joseph F. Smith recounted a vision received as a young missionary in Hawaii that reinforced in him the love of family and the importance of living a clean life....
Joseph F. Smith recounted a vision received as a young missionary in Hawaii that reinforced in him the love of family and the importance of living a clean life.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
Joseph F. Smith recounted a vision received as a young missionary in Hawaii that reinforced in him the love of family and the importance of living a clean life.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
Joseph F. Smith received a revelation from God regarding the redemption of the dead.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
What happens after we die? How is the gospel preached to those who are dead? What did Christ do while in the Spirit World? Joseph F. Smith, the sixth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had a vision to answer such questions. This vision is now recorded in Doctrine and Covenants section 138.
Join Brigham Young University Professor Casey Paul Griffiths and the video team as they explore the Salt Lake City Cemetery, Memorial Grove Park, Moons Rare Books, and the Beehive house, to help explain Joseph F. Smith's grand vision of the spirit world.
Check out this link for more information on this vision now contained in Doctrine and Covenants section 138: https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/section-138/
For more information on additional topics relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, please visit https://mormonismexplained.org/.
Joseph F. Smith faced an unruly mob and fearlessly declared his membership in the Church.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
Joseph F. Smith recounted a vision received as a young missionary in Hawaii that reinforced in him the love of family and the importance of living a clean life.
Please visit the Church history website: http://history.lds.org/article/joseph-f-smith-video-downloads?lang=eng to learn more about the life and teachings of Joseph F. Smith.
The Prophets of the Restoration series highlights key events and teachings in the lives and ministries of the Presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Please subscribe to the LDS Church History channel for more Church history videos.
Smith was the son of Patriarch Hyrum Smith and his second wife, Mary Fielding, a British convert to the church who married Hyrum after the death of his first wife, Jerusha Barden Smith. In addition to her two children, Mary also raised the six children born to Hyrum and Jerusha.
Early life
Smith was born in Far West, Missouri, on November 13, 1838. Just a few days before he was born, his father had been taken prisoner under the auspices of the Missouri Executive Order 44 (infamously called the "extermination order"). At point of bayonet, Hyrum was marched to his home in Far West and ordered to say farewell to his wife. He was told that his "doom was sealed" and that he would never see her again. Hyrum was still in custody in Liberty Jail, Missouri, when Smith was born. He was named after his uncle, Joseph Smith, and his mother's brother, Joseph Fielding. His mother and maternal aunt, Mercy Fielding Thompson, fled with their children to Quincy, Illinois, early in 1839, and they later moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, when the majority of the church's members settled there. Hyrum was later released from custody during a transfer from Liberty Jail and joined his family in Nauvoo. Joseph F. Smith stated as an adult that he had memories of Nauvoo, and could recall his Uncle Joseph and events that occurred at his uncle's home; he was nearly six years old when his father and uncle were killed in Carthage, Illinois, on June 27, 1844.
What if I came clean, Came down without a frown, And became the dean of my own universe? I am a slave of my own addiction, I just gotta behave in my own conviction. Now life is a turn-around, What's it "like"? What if I came clean, Came down without a frown, And became the dean of my own universe? Life sometimes gives me trouble, Even then I will blow a bubble! Although that bubble asks What's it "like"? What if I came clean, Came down without a frown, And became the dean of my own universe? What if I told you, You are in charge? What if I hold you, Will you cry? What if you only knew...? What if I came clean, Came down without a frown, And became the dean of my own universe? What can I do...? What will I do...? What then,
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. and the government shall be upon his shoulder. and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace....
This week's top-selling property in Middleboro is an elegant contemporary home that sold for $1,100,000... 45 Mayflower Rd $650,000 ... 54 Clarissa Joseph Rd $818,250 ... Joseph J ... Bilodeau to Joseph J ... Joseph W ... 34 Smith St $350,000 ... 1 Smith Street Ct $385,000.
Deivon Smith... A frantic final 35 seconds saw Smith's jumper following an out-of-bound entry give the visitors a 70-67 lead before Providence tied the game on a Bensley Joseph three with 20 ticks to go.
Additionally, the team activated Ifeatu Melifonwu from injured reserve and signed wide receiver Tom Kennedy, outside linebacker Mitchell Agude and defensive lineman ChrisSmith to the active roster.