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George Albert Smith
1817–1875
An early Latter-day Saint leader, preacher, and colonizer, he became known for his energetic speaking style and his role in helping build new settlements in the American West. His life connects the movement’s New York beginnings with its expansion to Utah.
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The Bible and Polygamy: Does the Bible Sanction Polygamy?
by Orson Pratt, George Q. (George Quayle) Cannon, John Philip Newman, George Albert Smith
About the author
Born in Potsdam, New York, in 1817, he joined the Latter Day Saint movement while still young and soon became one of its prominent early leaders. He was a cousin of Joseph Smith and later served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles as well as in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is often remembered for his missionary work, public speaking, and practical leadership during the church's move west. Historical sources also note his role in encouraging and helping organize settlement in parts of southern Utah, making him an important figure in the community-building side of early Mormon history.
He died in Salt Lake City in 1875. Because his grandson later became well known under the same name, he is frequently listed as George A. Smith to avoid confusion.