Mormon Leaders

The great leader of the Mormons, while here, was Joe. Smith, the prophet. The lesser lights were his brother, Hyrum Smith, Sidney Rigdon, John Carroll, Edward Partridge, W.W. Phelps, Parley B. Pratt, Elias Higbee, Philo Dibble, Oliver Cowdery, John Cleminson, John Daley, John Whitmer, David Whitmer, John Bozarth, Squire Bozarth, and Charles W. Patton. Most of these held prominent places in the church or were distinguished for their business qualifications.

Crosby Johnson, An Illustrated Historical Atlas of Caldwell County, Missouri.    1876.  Edwards Brothers