JosephSmithSr.
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the keys of the patriarchal priesthood over the kingdom of God on earth, even the Church
of the Latter Day Saints, and he shall sit in the general assembly of patriarchs, even in
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  • Name SMITH, Samuel 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Birth 26 Jan 1666  Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christening 6 Apr 1672  Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 12 Jul 1748  Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 12 Jul 1748  Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    WAC 27 Jun 1879  SGEOR Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
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    Person ID I19498  Joseph Smith Sr and Lucy Mack Smith
    Last Modified 19 Aug 2021 

    Father SMITH, Robert Jr.   Additional Information on SMITH, Robert Jr. - I19463,   b. Jan 1625, Kirton in Holland, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationKirton in Holland, Lincolnshire, Englandd. 30 Aug 1693, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Mother FRENCH, Mary ,   b. 2 Mar 1634, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationBoston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United Statesd. 22 Mar 1684, Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years) 
    Marriage 26 Mar 1656  Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Notes 
    • MARRIAGE: Also shown as Married 15 Mar 1656 ~SEALING_SPOUSE: Also shown as SealSp 25 May 1985, PROVO.
    Family ID F28876  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 DOW, Phoebe ,   b. 20 Sep 1674, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationHaverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United Statesd. Abt Jan 1708, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years) 
    Marriage 16 Jan 1694  Essex, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F32348  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Jan 2022 

    Family 2 CURTIS, Rebecca ,   b. 20 Jan 1687, Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this locationTopsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, British Colonial Americad. 2 Mar 1753, Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Marriage 12 Jan 1707  Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • MARRIAGE: Also shown as Married 25 Jan 1707 ~SEALING_SPOUSE: Also shown as SealSp 11 Aug 1897
    Children 3 sons and 7 daughters 
    Family ID F32346  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Jan 2022 

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      BIOGRAPHY: Seek Ye Earnestly - pg 174 Robert landed in Boston and a few years later moved to Rowley and purchased one hundred eight acres of land in that part which later became the township of Boxford. He married Mary French, daughter of Thomas and Mary French. They were the parents of ten children. Samuel, son of Robert, was born January 26, 1666. He married Rebecca, daughter of John Curtis and moved to Topsfield and there became an influential member of the community and was highly respected, holding several positions of trust. He was the father of nine children. His son, Samuel, was born January 26, 1714, and became one of the most influential citizens of Massachusetts. The greater part of his life was spent in the service of the people. In the stormy days of the American Revolution he cast his lot with the Colonial forces. From 1760 to the year 1783, he was constantly in the service of his country. He was a member of the General Court, or House of Representatives, for four terms. He was a delegate to the Provincial Congress at Concord, in 1774 and again in 1775, and he bore arms during the Revolution. He married Priscilla, daughter of Zacheus Gould. His wife died shortly after the birth of their son Asael. Samuel married again, the cousin of his first wife, also named Priscilla. At his death in November, 1785, the Salem Gazette spoke of him in these words: Died-At Topsfield, on Monday, the 13th instant, Samuel Smith, esquire. So amiable and worthy a character as he evidently appeared both in public and private, will render the memory of him ever precious. For a number of years he represented the town in the General Court, where he was esteemed a man of integrity and uprightness. His usefulness among those with whom he was more immediately conversant was eminent. He was a sincere friend to the liberties of his country, and a strenuous advocate for the doctrines of Christianity. The memory of the just be blessed. BIRTH: Also shown as Born Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. DEATH: Also shown as Died 12 Jul 1748

  • Sources 
    1. [S989] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index(R), citing microfilm 456301, downloaded 16 Sep 2009 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S989] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index(R), downloaded 27 Dec 2009 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S989] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index(R), citing microfilm 1395834 for batch 8421302, sheet 47, downloaded 27 Dec 2009 (Reliability: 3).