Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders
Hyrum Smith
February 9, 1800-June 27, 1844
Today we’re taking a look at Hyrum Smith. I always found it odd this man didn’t play a bigger role in the history of Mormonism and why his brother Joseph Jr. didn’t utilize their brotherhood in a broader sense. It seemed Joseph went to outsiders to convince them of his tales and once that was secured he brought them along to convince his family.
Hyrum lived in his younger brother’s shadow. He seemed to go along with what the family had chosen to 
believe about Joseph and in the end it cost him his life. While it seems he’s an unwitting dupe at times it must be remembered he too lied about polygamy and he too practiced the nefarious deed.
You can read about him and his six wives here in our series Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders.
