John Henry Smith
1848–1911 (63 years)
Hometown: Carbunca, Iowa
Biography
John Henry Smith was an apostle from 1880 until his death in 1911 and served in the First Presidency. The son of apostle George A. Smith, he continued a family tradition of church leadership.
Smith practiced polygamy with two wives. He was involved in church business interests and served in various administrative capacities. He became counselor in the First Presidency near the end of his life.
His 31 years as an apostle spanned significant periods including the transition away from polygamy.
Parents
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (2)
John Henry Smith was a polygamist with 2 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time. 1 of these wives were a teenager (18 or less) at the time of marriage.
2 wives · Lifespan: 1848–1911
24 children from 2 wives · Lifespan: 1848–1911
2 wives · Ages at marriage
| # | Name | Born | Died | Married | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 30, 1849 | Feb 4, 1921 | Oct 20, 1866 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 15 | |
| 2 | Oct 13, 1857 | Nov 1, 1948 | Apr 4, 1877 | 19 | 28 | 9 | 9 |
Children (24)
With
Sarah Farr
(15 children)
- John Henry Smith Jr (b. Jan 1, 1868)
-
George Albert Smith Sr.
(b. Jan 1, 1870)
- Lorin Farr Smith (b. Jan 1, 1872)
- Don Carlos Smith (b. Jan 1, 1874)
- Ezra Chase Smith (b. Jan 1, 1876)
- Charles Warren Smith (b. Jan 1, 1879)
- Winslow Farr Smith (b. Jan 1, 1881)
- Nathaniel Libby Smith (b. Jan 1, 1883)
- Nancy Claire Bell Smith (b. Jan 1, 1886)
- Tirzah Priscilla Smith (b. Jan 1, 1887)
- Elsie Louise Smith (b. Jan 1, 1891)
- John Henry Smith Jr. (b. Jan 1, 1868)
- George Albert Smith (b. Apr 4, 1870)
- Nancy Clarabell Smith (b. Jan 1, 1886)
- Tirzah Priscille Smith (b. Jan 1, 1888)
With
Josephine Groesbeck
(9 children)
- Sarah Ann Smith (b. Jan 1, 1878)
- Nicholas Groesbeck Smith (b. Jan 1, 1881)
- Joseph Harmon Smith (b. Jan 1, 1884)
- Lucy Smith (b. Jan 1, 1887)
- Elizabeth Smith (b. Jan 1, 1890)
- Glenn Groesbeck Smith (b. Jan 1, 1893)
- Arzella Smith (b. Jan 1, 1895)
- Josephine Smith (b. Jan 1, 1898)
- Glen Groesbeck Smith (b. Jan 1, 1893)
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