Why is david whitmers witness of the book of mormon so compelling. Charles whitmer 1852 ohio charles whitmer in 1900 united states federal census charles whitmer was born in month 1852, at birth place, ohio. The surname whitmer was first found in staffordshire where whitmore is a parish in the union newcastleunderlyme in the hundred of pirehill and dates back to. A member of the whitmer family, he was one of three witnesses to offer testimony regarding the translation of the book of mormon and to witness.
Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. This person was later identified as moroni, the book of mormon prophet. Farm home served as the location for many important events in the early. Gretchen esther whitmer born august 23, 1971 is an american politician serving as the 49th governor of michigan. Governor gretchen whitmer is a lifelong michigander. A member of the democratic party, she served in the michigan house of representatives from 2001 to 2006 and in the michigan senate from 2006 to 2015. More members of their family saw the gold plates than any other family, including the joseph smith, sr. John whitmer was a member of the famed whitmer family who played important roles in the early history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints which.
They had been brought up from pennsylvania so that joseph and. The family moved to new york from pennsylvania when john was young. Mary musselman whitmer august 27, 1778 january 1856 was a book of mormon witness. Another account of mary whitmers viewing of the golden. The whitmer family in missouri church history the church of. This is a younger branch of an ancient family formerly seated at whittimere or whitmore, in the parish of claverley, where it is traced. David whitmer january 7, 1805 january 25, 1888 was an early adherent of the latter day saint movement who eventually became the most interviewed of the three witnesses to the book of mormon s golden plates. The surname whitmer was first found in staffordshire where whitmore is a parish in the union newcastleunderlyme in the hundred of pirehill and dates back to the domesday book where it was listed as witemore. The andrew jenson history company printed by the deseret. As the whitmers were one of the three most prominent families in early mormon history the others being.
In 1809 the family moved to fayette, new york, where they worked a. These stones were likely obtained from native american burial sites in western new york. His family later moved to new york, eventually settling with other german families near fayette, a sparsely populated township about 30 miles southeast of. Mary whitmer, 12th witness to the book of mormon deseret news. April 14, 1773 august 12, 1854 was an early member of the latter day saint movement, and father of the movements second founding family. I will first relate the details of this story as told by mary whitmer to her family members. Charles married elmina whitmer circa 1890, at age 37. A wealth of information is available through the many publications offered by the john whitmer historical association and its book publishing arm john whitmer books. She was excommunicated from the church with the entire whitmer family in 1838, largely due to their dismay at the failure of. Few families have had greater impact on the church than the peter whitmer, sr. Also available as a study of the origins of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in the states of new york and pennsylvania, 18161831. It is important to now note the younger shropshire branch of the family.
David whitmer, we repeat, was not a competent witness as to the means used by the seer in translating the book of mormon. Inspired by her family, shes devoted her life to building a stronger michigan for everyone. He was one of the eight witnesses of the book of mormons golden plates. Leslie porter whitmer ed 2 my family history memories.
The book of mormon translation was finished at the whitmer home in fayette. Find information that can help you plan a visit to the smith family farm and sacred grove, the hill cumorah, the book of mormon historic publication site, the peter whitmer farm, and the priesthood. A reporter who contacted the david whitmer family in 1885 learned enough about peter whitmer, sr. Mary musselman whitmer lds beliefs and mormon history. David whitmer photograph, unknown photographer, circa 1855.
Not far away, smaller headstones mark the graves of. John whitmer august 27, 1802 july 11, 1878 was an early leader in the latter day saint movement. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Charles whitmer historical records and family trees. A member of the whitmer family, he was one of eight witnesses to the golden plates and the first historian of the mormon church.
Oliver cowdery, his brotherinlaw david whitmer, and martin harris. Elvira pamela mills cox heard the story before she was married. Historical records and family trees related to charles whitmer. I have noticed whitmer queries listed on this board as late as this year. Examine the relationship between different sacred sites in palmyra and fayette, new york, and harmony oakland, pennsylvaniaplaces of revelation and restoration. Historical records and family trees related to john whitmer. Whatever david whitmer may or may not have said on this point, it should be.
This same experience with mother whitmer and the plates is a part of my family history. In the family heritage, it is only a question of time before inactivity turns to indifference and unbelief. The whitmer family historian, mary cleora dear, has performed an invaluable service by identifying upwards of 800 descendants of peter whitmer, sr. Saints know the story of the book of mormons unofficial 12th witness. The king james quotations in the book of mormon, the history of the text of the book of mormon. His evolving beliefs and recollections 129 lords host.
The andrew jenson history company printed by the deseret news press. Perkins, true to the book of mormonthe whitmers, ensign. In the lds church, much emphasis is placed on the witness of three men who said that they saw the gold plates which were translated by joseph smith into the book of mormon, as well as eight. History and genealogy of the witmerwhitmer family mary edith whitmer kesler. One son, david whitmer, saw the gold plates, the urim and thummim, the liahona, the breastplate, the sword of laban, and the angel moroni. Church history is a treasuretrove of miracles, and this one is equal parts mysterious and amazing. The whitmer family in missouri church history museum. The coincidence is in the fact that john whitmer, along with his brotherinlaw, oliver cowdery, was one of the first two men in history to serve in the role of church historianrecorder.
Learn about peter and mary whitmer s farm, where joseph smith finished translating the book of mormon and organized the restored church of jesus christ. This film features the experiences of david whitmer as joseph smith and oliver cowdery stay with his family in fayette, new york, to finish the translation of the book of mormon. Search 395 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free. The monument honors the three witnesses of the book of mormon. The whitmer family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most whitmer families were found in the usa in 1880. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, state representative and senator. Create a book easilyjust import data from your family tree or build from scratch. The monument in richmond, missouri honors the three witnesses of the book of mormon. One of the three witnesses of the book of mormon, 1829.
In june 1829, the peter whitmer family welcomed joseph and emma smith and oliver cowdery to board at their home in fayette, new york. The complete collection of interviews with book of witness david whitmer, as well as statements, testimonies, and reminiscences by key leaders in the early mormon movement. David whitmer took several missionary trips with joseph smith, but after a time, he was chastised by revelation for being too focused on worldly things. Read the whitmer surname history and see the family crest, coat of arms for the. In 1829, when joseph smith was in the middle of translating the book of mormon, people in harmony, pennsylvania, were becoming increasingly aggressive towards him. Centennial historical sketch of the town of fayette, seneca county, new york. John whitmer, 18021878 book of john whitmer 18321846 typescript, hbll.
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