Church History Cards

Learn about important people in Church history! Cut out the cards, fold on the dotted line, and tape them closed.

Hyrum Smith

1800–1844

“Let us … put our trust in God.”

The Joseph Smith Papers: Histories, vol. 1, p. 148.

• He was Joseph Smith’s older brother and loyal friend.

• He went on several missions to teach the gospel.

• He was loved by the Lord and always tried to do the right thing (see Doctrine and Covenants 124:15).

• He died with Joseph Smith at Carthage Jail.

Sophronia Smith

1803–1876

“The Lord will heal me gradually.”

Lucy Mack Smith History, 1844–1845, p. 4, bk. 14, The Joseph Smith Papers.

• She was Joseph Smith’s older sister and played with him when they were young.

• She helped protect the gold plates from being stolen by hiding them in her bed with her.

• She had faith to be healed when she was sick.

• She helped organize sewing and weaving clubs for women.

Illustrations by Brooke Smart