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Smith designated his son, Wallace B. Smith as his successor in 1976, and on April 5, 1978, he became the first president of the church to retire to "emeritus" status — all previous presidents had served until their deaths. [2]
Wallace B. Smith was president of the Reorganized Church of Je sus Christ of Latter Day Saints for eighteen years, 1978-96. He was the last of five direct descendants of Joseph Smith Jr. who led the Church continuously from 1860 until 1996.1 Not only was he suc ceeded by the first non-Smith president, W. Grant McMurray, but
14 lis 2024 · He was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (1947–50) and was counselor to the president of the church from 1950 until he succeeded his half brother, Israel A. Smith, as president in 1958. Upon his retirement in 1978, he was succeeded as president by his son, Wallace B. Smith.
Three sons succeeded him as Prophet–President of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Frederick Madison Smith, Israel A. Smith and W. Wallace Smith. Son of Joseph Smith Jr. and Emma Hale. Brother of Julia Murdock Smith, Alexander Hale Smith, and David Hyrum Smith.
19 sty 2024 · The Community of Christ’s previous eight prophet-presidents include Joseph Smith’s son Joseph Smith III (1860-1914), who led the reorganization of the church in 1860. Three sons of Joseph III followed — Frederick M. Smith, Israel A. Smith and W. Wallace Smith, who lead the faith until 1978.
R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. Wallingford, Connecticut ~ 1871 - Present Major manufacturer, full line flatware and holloware. Currently named - Wallace Silversmiths
18 cze 2018 · That left John W. and Edgar Jr. in control of half the Wolfe assets, while the other half was spread among the families of Harry P. Wolfe's three sons. John W. was a stronger personality than his brother, although Edgar Jr. was three years older.
