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Who is Sidney Gilbert

Algernon Sidney Gilbert, went by Sidney Gilbert in the Doctrine and Covenants. Sidney grew up in Huntington Connecticut. It is believed that he was college educated in the East. He moved to Painesville, Ohio where he owned a small store. Around 1827 Sidney and Newel K. Whitney had entered into a mercantile partnership and opened […]

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Prophet Joseph F. Smith Facts

-Joseph F. Smith is the son of Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith. Joseph was born in Far West Missouri on November 3, 1839, while his father was in Liberty Jail.(Read Joseph F. Smith’s mom’s story here.) -In 1844, Joseph F. Smith’s father, Hyrum Smith, was martyred at Carthage Jail. Joseph F. Smith was only six […]

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Mary Fielding Smith, during the imprisonment of Liberty Jail

Mary Fielding Smith was a faithful, determined woman who lived in the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mary Fielding was a kind devoted wife and mother who faced heart wrenching trials in her life. One of the many extreme trials was when her husband, Hyrum Smith, was wrongfully imprisoned […]

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Mary Fielding Smith BYU Hawaii Devotional

Susan Easton Black gave a speech at BYU Hawaii some years ago on the influence of Mary Fielding Smith on her family. Mary’s life was difficult but she handled it with grace and strength. Learning about Mary Fielding Smith can build and strengthen you. Susan Easton Black’s speech goes over some of the highlights and […]

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Mary Fielding Smith and the Oxen blessings

Mary Fielding Smith is a rockstar when it comes to handling though situations! She had been through so much, and she kept up the fight, she did not give in! Mary’s strength came from a loving Heavenly Father that was with her every step of her hard journey. Mary’s perseverance is a blessing to all […]

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Mary Fielding Smith’s race to Salt Lake Valley

Mary Fielding Smith had much to overcome in this life. Reading her history it appears as though she could not catch a break, things were never easy for this, faithful woman. With every trial she answered with faith, strength and conviction, knowing that her loving Heavenly Father had a plan for her and would not […]

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Mary Fielding Smith Documentary

This documentary about Mary Fielding Smith is wonderful. It goes through her whole life and highlights stories that we have heard and love about this amazing woman. Articles about Mary: Locations to Visit while learning about Mary Fielding Smith: Berkshire, England-birth place Kirtland, Ohio-met and married her husband Hyrum Liberty Jail, Missouri-gave birth while husband […]

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“Miracle of the Quail”

What is a miracle? Elder Dallin H. Oaks gave a talk in titled “Miracles” in May of 2000. In his talk he said the definition of miracles is: “a beneficial event brought about through divine power that mortals do not understand and of themselves cannot duplicate.” Elder Oaks also goes onto say that “Miracles happen […]

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Get to know Mary Fielding Smith

“Oh My own, own Mother, oh she was good, she was true. She was indeed a Saint. A Royal Daughter of God. To her I owe my very existence as also my success in life, coupled with the favor and mercy of God” -President Joseph F. Smith To watch on Youtube click here:https://youtu.be/qOGCs0Zzpy0 To listen […]

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Fun Facts about the Star Valley Wyoming Temple

-The Star Valley Wyoming Temple is the first temple to be built in Wyoming! Star Valley is also the location of the first stake in Wyoming, the stake was organized in 1892! -The Star Valley was announced in 2011 and it was dedicated in 2016 by David A. Bednar. -When President Monson announced the Star […]

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