Jesse N. Smith

Jesse N. Smith


Jesse Nathaniel Smith (December 2, 1834 – June 5, 1906) was a Mormon pioneer, church leader, colonizer, politician and frontiersman. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a first cousin to Joseph Smith Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.

Read more about Jesse N. Smith:  Early Life, Church Service, Colonizer, Statesman, Wives and Children, Death, Notable Relations

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