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Hyrum Smith


Information regarding Hyrum Smith, brother of the Prophet Joseph Smith

  • Apostle number:  15
  • Quorum of the Twelve number:  n/a
  • Date of birth:  February 9, 1800
  • Place of birth:  Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont
  • Date of apostolic ordination:  November 7, 1837
  • Age when ordained apostle:  37 years 8 months
  • End of apostolic service:  June 27, 1844
  • Total apostolic years:  06 years 7 months
  • Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve:  n/a
  • Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve:  n/a
  • Date of death:  June 27, 1844
  • Age at death:  44 years 4 months
  • Place of death:  Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois
  • Remarks:  Apparently Hyrum Smith was not explicitly ordained to the office of apostle, his calling as Assistant President of the Church probably included that authority.
  • Inspirational quote:  “Sacrifice is giving up something good for something better. . . . Sacrifice is the common denominator of greatness. . . . What am I willing to sacrifice for what I want to become?”  — Hyrum Smith

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