A photo of Mormonism founder Joseph Smith Jr. was found after around 180 years and recently confirmed by one of his family descendants, but the church itself is less sure.

Each foot represents a year in the life of Joseph Smith Jr., the progenitor, prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who was born on that humble spot on December ...

(RNS) — A great-great-grandson of Joseph Smith Jr. found the Mormon prophet’s photo tucked inside a locket passed down for generations.

A family heirloom at least 170 years old could contain the very first image of Joseph Smith, Jr. , founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. was the star of the famous family and destined for greatness until the Navy bomber he was flying blew up on a secret mission in 1944.

John G. Turner’s new book is a nimble account that showcases the frenzied core of Smith’s soul.

Joseph A. Smith, Jr. D.D.S., 86, of Taylorville, passed away at 5:58 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023, at his residence. Joe was born March 26, 1937, in Taylorville, the son of Joseph A. and Della J ...

(RNS) — ‘I think the evidence for Joseph’s polygamous sealings is pretty overwhelming,’ says historian John Turner, who has penned a new biography of Joseph Smith.

The first known photo of Mormon founder Joseph Smith was found in a locket that has been in the descendant's family for more than a century.

Mr. Smith leaves to cherish his memories, 3 sons, Joseph Smith, Jr. (Shirley Goodson), Lloyd Vernell Smith (LuTrina Boyd) and David Guidroz (Monique); 1 daughter, Amanda Lee Smith; 2 stepsons, 1 ...

Joseph Smith, the Founder and Prophet of Mormonism, Was Born Into an Impoverished and Itinerant Family in Vermont Throughout his childhood, the young Smith, born on this day in 1805, fought ...