Smith was an original member of his son's church, the Church of Christ, in 1830 when it was founded. In 1833, Smith became the church's first patriarch, and in 1837 became a member of the First Presidency of the church until his death in 1840.

Life before the Latter Day Saint movement

Smith was born on July 12, 1771, in Topsfield,

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