John Whitmer

Deceased Person

1802 – 1878

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Who was John Whitmer?

John Whitmer was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates. He was also the first official Church Historian and a member of the presidency of the church in Missouri.

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Born
Aug 27, 1802
York
Parents
Religion
  • Mormonism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Lived in
  • York
Died
Jul 11, 1878
Far West

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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