Joseph Smith
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Name Joseph Smith Gender Male Person ID I32559 Drollinger Genealogy Last Modified 30 Jul 2024
Family Hannah Kidd, b. 20 Aug 1765, Salem County, NJ 
d. 4 Nov 1845, Nauvoo, Hancock, IL (Age 80 years) Marriage 11 Sep 1834 Jefferson County, IL - From: "Dale & Geri Buss"
Subject: [ILHANCOC] Hannah Kidd Smith
Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 11:46:54 -0700
I have just subscribed to this list. Hannah Kidd Drollinger Smith ismy
fourth great-grandmother. Hannah was born 20 August 1765 in Salem Co.,NJ.
She first married Phillip Drollinger 19 May 1784 in Salem Co., NJ. Hedied
15 June 1832 in Fountain Co., IN.
Hannah remarried Joseph Smith, The Prophet of the LDS Church, 11September
1834 in Jefferson Co., IL. Joseph Smith was in June of 1844 atCarthage, IL.
Hannah Smith died at Navoo, IL the 4th of November 1845.
Reportedly, Joseph Smith was buried at the Homestead and laterreburied
there after being exhumed for positive identification. Where is the
Homestead at Navoo? Is it possible to visit the grave site?
Also, I have information that leads me to believe Hannah KiddDrollinger
Smith was buried at the Pioneer Saints Cemetery in Navoo. Can anyoneverify
this for me?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Geri Buss
buss@zianet.com
Family ID F11855 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 14 Mar 2016
- From: "Dale & Geri Buss"
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Event Map 
Marriage - 11 Sep 1834 - Jefferson County, IL 
= Link to Google Earth
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Notes - As you know, Hannah and Philip Drollinger are my direct line in the Drollinger Tree. I have done extensive research on this line, especially with their son, Samuel and wife Rachel. According to my research the information sent from Geri Buss is incorrect regarding Hannah being married to the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr. I will give you some information that I have researched showing why I believe Hannah was not married to Joseph Smith, Jr. First, Hannah, her son, Samuel, and his wife Rachel were baptized members of the Mormon Church, on July 8, 1831 in Fountain Green Co. Indiana. Hannah's husband, Philip, was either experiencing poor health or he had not accepted the teachings of the Mormon Church. Just eleven months later he passed away on June 1832, and was buried in Fountain Co. Indiana. According to Clarissa Jane Drollinger Moore, Samuel's daughter, their family moved to Jackson Co. Missouri in the fall of 1833. After the mob drove them out of Jackson Co they settled across the river in Clay Co. Only two months later Samuel developed typhoid fever, and on August 16, 1834 he died. Keep in mind Hannah accompanied her son and continued to live with her dau in law, Rachel, until her death. After Samuel's death the family, including Hannah, continue to live on this farm until Feb 1838.
Geri Buss shows Hannah and Joseph Smith married 11 Sept 1834. Joseph Smith was living in Kirtland, Ohio where the Church headquarters was located at this time, and Hannah was living in Clay Co. MO. Governor Boggs issued an Order of Extermination , which stated, "that all Mormons must be exterminated or driven from the state". They were driven out of the state of MO and they relocated in Nauvoo, IL. This took place in the spring of 1839. This is when Hannah and Joseph Smith began living in the same community. Up to this point in time, Hannah knew of Joseph Smith but didn't get to really know him until they lived in Nauvoo. I have researched the Church records and they do not show Joseph Smith, Jr. being married to Hannah. Also, Hannah is buried in the Cook Cemetery south of Nauvoo, not in the Jefferson Co. IL Cemetery. I have tons of information regarding this family, but, I think this should suffice. Grant
- As you know, Hannah and Philip Drollinger are my direct line in the Drollinger Tree. I have done extensive research on this line, especially with their son, Samuel and wife Rachel. According to my research the information sent from Geri Buss is incorrect regarding Hannah being married to the Prophet Joseph Smith, Jr. I will give you some information that I have researched showing why I believe Hannah was not married to Joseph Smith, Jr. First, Hannah, her son, Samuel, and his wife Rachel were baptized members of the Mormon Church, on July 8, 1831 in Fountain Green Co. Indiana. Hannah's husband, Philip, was either experiencing poor health or he had not accepted the teachings of the Mormon Church. Just eleven months later he passed away on June 1832, and was buried in Fountain Co. Indiana. According to Clarissa Jane Drollinger Moore, Samuel's daughter, their family moved to Jackson Co. Missouri in the fall of 1833. After the mob drove them out of Jackson Co they settled across the river in Clay Co. Only two months later Samuel developed typhoid fever, and on August 16, 1834 he died. Keep in mind Hannah accompanied her son and continued to live with her dau in law, Rachel, until her death. After Samuel's death the family, including Hannah, continue to live on this farm until Feb 1838.