Smith, Lucy, 1775-1856

Lucy Mack Smith, born on July 8, 1775, in Gilsum, New Hampshipre, was the mother of the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith. She married Joseph Smith, Sr., in January 1796, and they eventually had ten children. Lucy Smith was actively involved in the founding of the Mormon Church, and also wrote the memoir Biographical sketches of Joseph Smith, the prophet, and his pregenitors for many generations (1853). She died in Nauvoo, Illinois, on May 14, 1856.

From the description of Memoirs of Lucy Mack Smith and family, 1830-1838. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 569384315

Mother of Joseph Smith, first president of the Mormon Church.

From the description of Autobiography and notes, ca. 1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122653081