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The Assassinations of Joseph Smith Jr. and Hyrum Smith
June 27th marks the anniversary of the 1844 assassinations of Joseph Smith Jr., the Mormon founding prophet, and his brother Hyrum Smith at the Carthage Jail in Hancock County, Illinois. It is usually a day of remembrance for those claiming … Continue reading
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Tagged Carthage, Carthage Jail, Hancock County, History, Hyrum Smith, John Hay, Joseph Smith, Nauvoo, public perceptions
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