Joseph Smith, III, (born Nov. 6, 1832, Kirtland, Ohio, U.S.—died Dec. 10, 1914, Independence, Mo.), American religious leader, first president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was the son of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism. read more
In 1841, Don Carlos, who had been born a year earlier, died of malaria. In 1842, Emma gave birth to a stillborn son. Joseph and Emma had four sons who lived to maturity: Joseph Smith III, Frederick Granger Williams Smith, Alexander Hale Smith, and David Hyrum Smith. read more
Joseph Smith III was born in Kirtland, Ohio on November 6, 1832, to Joseph Smith, Jr., and Emma Hale Smith. He moved with his parents to Far West, Missouri, in 1838, where his father was arrested partially as a result of the events in the 1838 Mormon War. read more