David Whitmer
David Whitmer (January 7, 1805 – January 25, 1888) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who eventually became the most interviewed of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon's golden plates.
| David Whitmer | |
|---|---|
| President of the Church (Church of Christ—Whitmerites) | |
| January 28, 1876 – January 25, 1888 | |
| Successor | John C. Whitmer |
| Reason | Reorganized |
| President of the Church (Church of Christ—Whitmerites) | |
| September 7, 1847 – ca. 1848 | |
| Reason | William E. McLellin asserted Whitmer's claim |
| End reason | Separated from McLellin. |
| President High Council | |
| July 3, 1834 – January 1838 | |
| Reason | Elected by vote of the Council. |
| End reason | Vote of the Council. |
| President of Zion | |
| July 7, 1834 – February 5, 1838 | |
| End reason | Vote of members. |
| Latter Day Saint Apostle | |
| June 1829 – June 1838 | |
| End reason | Separated from the Church |
| Mayor of Richmond, Missouri | |
| In office | |
| May 23, 1867 – January 1, 1868 | |
| Councilman | |
| In office | |
| pre-1867 – pre-1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1805 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 25, 1888 (aged 83) Richmond, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Richmond Cemetery 39.279°N 93.986°W |
| Baptism Date | June 3, 1829 |
| Known For | Book of Mormon Witness Founding Church Member |
| Notable works | A Proclamation (1881) An Address To Believers in the Book of Mormon (1887) An Address to All Believers in Christ (1887) |
| Spouse(s) |
Julia Ann Jolly (m. 1831) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | Peter Whitmer Sr. Mary Musselman Whitmer |
| Relatives | Christian Whitmer (brother) Jacob Whitmer (brother) John Whitmer (brother) Peter Whitmer Jr. (brother) Hiram Page (brother-in-law) Oliver Cowdery (brother-in-law) |
| Signature | |
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