Smith, Hyrum Gibbs, 1879-1932

Hyrum G. Smith was the son of Hyrum F. Smith and Hannah Gibbs Smith. He was born 8 July 1879 in South Jordan, Utah. 17 August 1904 he married Martha Electa Gee in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple. He and his wife were the parents of six children. Hyrum studied for three years at Brigham Young Academy (now Brigham Young University), graduating in teaching. He then taught for seven years, after which he proceeded to dental school at the University of Southern California. Upon the death of his grandfather, Patriarch John Smith, he was sustained as the fifth Presiding Patriarch of the Church on 9 May 1912. He served until his death, 4 February 1932. (http://personal.bellsouth.net/lig/w/o/wol3/smithh g1.htm).

From the description of Hyrum Gibbs Smith collection, ca. 1920. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51599774

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