Lucy Mack Smith (July 8, 1775 – May 14, 1856) was the mother of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. She is most noted for writing a memoir: Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith, the Prophet, and His Progenitors for Many Generations. She was an important leader of the movement during the life of Joseph.
Read more about Lucy Mack Smith: Background and Early Life, Marriage and Children, Book of Mormon, Church Leadership, Martyrdom of Hyrum and Joseph, Succession Crisis
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