Polygamy and Mormon Church Leaders Intro
George A Smith
June 26, 1817 – September 1, 1875
George Albert Smith is better known as George A Smith in Mormonism because his grandson was given the same name. George did well when it came to producing descendants who’d be in the halls of Mormon leadership positions.
His namesake became the 8th prophet of Mormonism and a son, John Henry Smith, became an apostle.
Smith was commissioned with the task of settling southern Utah and he wasted no time doing so. St. George was also named after him.
