David whitmer biography

David Whitmer was born on January 7, 1805, in Pennsylvania. While he was still a baby, David’s father moved the family to Western New York, where they stayed until 1831.

There were five boys and one girl (who later married Oliver Cowdery).

Why was david whitmer excommunicated

He played a key role in helping Joseph Smith complete the translation of the Book of Mormon.

David whitmer testimony

David Whitmer (—) was one of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon whose testimony has been printed in all published copies of the book (see.

David Whitmer was an early leader of the Latter Day Saint Movement and one of the Three Witnesses to the gold plates of the Book of Mormon.

Relationship with Joseph Smith

David Whitmer left the following account of his introduction to Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon:

I first heard of what is now termed Mormonism, in the year 1828.

I made a business trip to Palmyra, N. Y., and while there stopped with one Oliver Cowdery. A great many people in the neighborhood were talking about the finding of certain golden plates by one Joseph Smith, jun., a young man of the neighborhood.

Cowdery and I, as well as many others, talked about the matter, but at that time I paid but little attention to it, supposing it to be only the idle gossip of the neighborhood. Mr. Cowdery said he was acquainted with the Smith family, and he believed there must be some truth in the story of