Born in Hatfield on August 27, 1796, just a few miles from Northampton, Sophia was the fourth of seven children—and the first daughter—of Joseph Smith, a prosperous farmer, and his wife, Lois White ...

In 1823, Joseph Smith said he was visited by an angel named ... and was described as a loving and devoted husband. They had eleven children (two adopted), only five of whom lived past infancy.

Discover the unknown history behind the descendants of Joseph and Emma Smith Though several of their children died in their early years Joseph and Emmas line continued through their five surviving ...

The LDS Church has revised illustrations explaining polygamy to kids, eliminating some cartoons and changing the message from "obedience" to "a rare exception" to the teaching of monogamy.

A Tennessee man will serve 10 years on probation for the indecent assault of three young children more than four years ago in ...