Israel A. Smith

Israel Alexander Smith (February 2, 1876 – June 14, 1958) was the fourth son of Joseph Smith III and a grandson of Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Israel A. Smith succeeded his brother, Frederick M. Smith, as Prophet-President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Community of Christ) on April 9, 1946.

Israel A. Smith
Smith circa 1920
Prophet–President
April 9, 1946 (1946-04-09)  June 14, 1958 (1958-06-14)
PredecessorFrederick M. Smith
SuccessorW. Wallace Smith
ReasonDeath of Frederick M. Smith
Counselor in the First Presidency
October 1938  June 14, 1958 (1958-06-14)
Called byFrederick M. Smith
PredecessorFloyd M. McDowell
SuccessorJohn F. Garver
F. Henry Edwards
ReasonResignation of Floyd M. McDowell
Second counselor in the Presiding Bishopric
1920  1925
Called byFrederick M. Smith
General Assembly of Iowa
In office
1911  1913
Personal details
BornIsrael Alexander Smith
(1876-02-02)February 2, 1876
Plano, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 14, 1958(1958-06-14) (aged 82)
Lamoni, Iowa, U.S.
Cause of deathCar accident
Resting placeMound Grove Cemetery
39°6′42.71″N 94°25′36.51″W
OccupationLawyer
Spouse(s)Nina Marie Grenawalt Smith
Children2
ParentsJoseph Smith III
Emmeline Griswold Smith
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