George Albert Smith

This article is about the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For others of the same name, see George Albert Smith (disambiguation).

George Albert Smith
8th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
May 21, 1945 (1945-05-21) – April 4, 1951 (1951-04-04)
PredecessorHeber J. Grant
SuccessorDavid O. McKay
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
June 21, 1943 (1943-06-21) – May 21, 1945 (1945-05-21)
PredecessorRudger Clawson
SuccessorGeorge F. Richards
End reasonBecame President of the Church
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
October 8, 1903 (1903-10-08) – May 21, 1945 (1945-05-21)
Called byJoseph F. Smith
End reasonBecame President of the Church
LDS Church Apostle
October 8, 1903 (1903-10-08) – April 4, 1951 (1951-04-04)
Called byJoseph F. Smith
ReasonDeath of Brigham Young Jr.
Reorganization
at end of term		Marion G. Romney ordained
Personal details
Born(1870-04-04)April 4, 1870
Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 1951(1951-04-04) (aged 81)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)
Lucy Emily Woodruff
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(m. 1892; died 1937)​
Children3
ParentsJohn Henry Smith
Sarah Farr
Signature 
Signature of George Albert Smith

George Albert Smith Sr. (April 4, 1870 – April 4, 1951) was an American religious leader who served as the eighth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).