George A. Smith

George Albert Smith (June 26, 1817 – September 1, 1875) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and as a member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

For other people with the same name, see George Smith (disambiguation) and George Albert Smith (disambiguation).
George A. Smith
First Counselor in the First Presidency
October 7, 1868 (1868-10-07) – September 1, 1875 (1875-09-01)
Called byBrigham Young
PredecessorHeber C. Kimball
SuccessorJohn W. Young
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
April 26, 1839 (1839-04-26) – October 7, 1868 (1868-10-07)
Called byJoseph Smith
End reasonCalled as First Counselor in the First Presidency
LDS Church Apostle
April 26, 1839 (1839-04-26) – September 1, 1875 (1875-09-01)
Called byJoseph Smith
ReasonReplenishing Quorum of the Twelve
Reorganization
at end of term		No apostles ordained
Personal details
BornGeorge Albert Smith
(1817-06-26)June 26, 1817
Potsdam, New York, United States
DiedSeptember 1, 1875(1875-09-01) (aged 58)
Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)7
Children20
ParentsJohn Smith
Clarissa Lyman

Smith was a prominent leader in the settlement of many communities in southern Utah, and played a role in the chain of events preceding the Mountain Meadows Massacre on September 11, 1857. The city of St. George, Utah, may have been named after him.

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