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Joseph Smith Jr. was an American prophet, politician, and theologian who lived from 1805 to 1844. Born in Sharon to Joseph Smith, Sr. and Lucy Mack Smith, he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spoke English and held the military rank of lieutenant general. Smith was married to Emma Smith and Eliza Roxcy Snow.

He had several siblings, including Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, and William Smith, and was the father of Joseph Smith III. He was also related to Joseph F. Smith. Smith died by homicide in Carthage. His life and work have been described in sources such as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography, the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, and the New International Encyclopedia.