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Emma Hale Smith

To the Prophet Joseph Smith, his wife Emma was, “My beloved Emma—she that was my wife, even the wife of my youth, and the choice of my heart . . . undaunted, firm, and unwavering—unchangeable, affectionate Emma!”1Joseph’s letters to her speak of love: “I would gladly go from here to you barefoot and bareheaded, and half naked, to see you and think it great pleasure.”2

To Latter-day Saints around the world, Emma is the most famous woman in the Church. She was the first to know that Joseph received the gold plates from the angel Moroni. She was the only woman to serve as a scribe for the Book of Mormon translation. Of her role as scribe Emma said,

My belief is that the Book of Mormon is of divine authenticity—I have not the slightest doubt of it. I am satisfied that no man could have dictated the writing of the manuscript unless he was inspired; for, when acting as his scribe [he] would dictate to me hour after hour; and when returning after meals, or after interruptions, he could at once begin where he had left off, without either seeing the manuscript or ha

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Emma Smith

Wife of Joseph Smith Jr. and Latter Day Saint leader (1804–1879)

For other people named Emma Smith, see Emma Smith (disambiguation).

Emma Hale Smith Bidamon

Emma Hale Smith circa 1845 with David Hyrum Smith[1]: 56 

March 17, 1842 (1842-03-17) – 1844
Called byJoseph Smith
SuccessorEliza R. Snow
BornEmma Hale
(1804-07-10)July 10, 1804
Harmony Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 30, 1879(1879-04-30) (aged 74)
Nauvoo House, Nauvoo, Illinois, U.S.
Resting placeSmith Family Cemetery, Nauvoo
40°32′26″N91°23′31″W / 40.5406°N 91.3920°W / 40.5406; -91.3920 (Smith Family Cemetery)
Notable worksA Collection of Sacred Hymns
Latter Day Saints' Selection of Hymns
Spouse(s)

Joseph Smith

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(m. 1827; died 1844)​
Children11 (see Children of Joseph Smith)
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Emma Hale Smith Bidamon (July 10, 1804 – April 30, 1879) was a leader in the earl

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Mormon enigma : Emma Hale Smith : manuscript, 1984. (COLL MSS 85). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.

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