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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