Jacob Whitmer

Jacob Whitmer
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Born(1800-02-02)February 2, 1800
Pennsylvania, United States[1]
DiedApril 21, 1856(1856-04-21) (aged 56)
Resting placeRichmond Pioneer Cemetery, Missouri, United States
39°17′6.76″N 93°58′34.93″W / 39.2852111°N 93.9763694°W / 39.2852111; -93.9763694 (Richmond Pioneer Cemetery, Missouri)
Known ForOne of the Eight Witnesses
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Schott
Children9
ParentsPeter Whitmer, Sr.
Mary Musselman
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Jacob Whitmer (February 2, 1800 – April 21, 1856) was the second born child of Peter Whitmer, Sr., and Mary Musselman. He is primarily remembered as one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon’s golden plates.