John Whitmer

John Whitmer
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Official church historians
March 8, 1831 (1831-03-08) – 1835
Called byJoseph Smith
PredecessorOliver Cowdery (Acting)
SuccessorOliver Cowdery
Personal details
Born(1802-08-27)August 27, 1802
York, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedJuly 11, 1878(1878-07-11) (aged 75)
Far West, Missouri, United States
Resting placeKingston Cemetery
39°38′51″N 94°02′12″W / 39.6474°N 94.0367°W / 39.6474; -94.0367
Spouse(s)Sarah M Whitmer
ParentsPeter Whitmer, Sr.
Mary Elsa Musselman
RelativesIncluding brothers:
  Christian Whitmer
  Jacob Whitmer
  David Whitmer
  Peter Whitmer, Jr.
WebsiteBrief Biography of John Whitmer
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John Whitmer (August 27, 1802 – July 11, 1878) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates. Whitmer was also the first official Church Historian and a member of the presidency of the church in Missouri from 1834 to 1838.