Jesse Nathaniel Smith

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Jesse Nathaniel Smith was a Mormon pioneer and adventurer. He served in the Utah State Legislature, served as a missionary to Denmark and later as a Mission President in Denmark. Jesse was a polygamist and Stake President among many other notable things.

Born December 2, 1834 at 3:00pm EST., in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA.

Died June 5, 1906 at 3:42pm MST., in Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona, USA.

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  • Usually called Jesse N. Smith
  • 2 Dec 1834 - 5 Jun 1906
  • Mayor of Parowan, Utah 1859; Arizona Territorial Legislature 19th Session
  • Brother of Silas Samford Smith
  • 1st Cousin of Joseph Smith, Jr.
  • 1st Cousin of William B. Smith
  • 1st Cousin of George Albert Smith
  • 1st Cousin, once removed of Joseph F. Smith
  • 1st Cousin once removed of John Henry Smith
  • 3rd Great grandfather of Jeff Groscost
  • His daughter, Margareth Fife Smith married Nephi Jensen
  • His daughter, Adelaide Smith married Joseph Fish
  • His son Asahel Henry Smith married Pauline Udall, daughter of David King Udall