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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Oliver Cowdery | One of the 3 Witnesses, 2nd Elder; Schoolteacher of the Joseph Smith Sr. children, and a scribe for the Prophet Joseph Smith in the Book of Mormon translation. (Sections 6, 8) |
| Martin Harris | Lost 116 pages of The Book of Mormon, One of the 3 Witnesses; Wealthy farmer who served as a scribe in the translation of the Book of Mormon, and assisted financially in its publication despite his wife's opposition. |
| Hyrum Smith | Brother of Joseph Smith, First Presidency of the Church, Martyred with Joseph Smith (Section 11) |
| Joseph Knight Sr. | Gave Joseph and Oliver paper for the translation of the Book of Mormon. (Section 12) |
| David Whitmer | One of the 3 Witnesses; Witnessed miracles in the planting of his fields before he transported Joseph and Oliver to Fayette, NY so they could complete the translation of the Book of Mormon. Reprimanded for listening to Hiram Page and fearing man more than God in section 30. (Sections 30, 32) |
| Peter Whitmer Sr. | Church organized in his home |
| Ebgert B. Grandin | Published The Book of Mormon in Palmyra, NY; Printer that was contracted to publish 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon. |
| Joseph Smith Sr. | Joseph's father, one of 8 Witnesses, First Patriarch; Saw a vision about a great and spacious building and another vision about a box. (Section 4) |
| William E. McLellin | Baptized by Hyrum Smith, tried to write revelation, Joseph Smith answered his 5 questions (Section 66) |
| Peter Whitmer Jr. | Accompany Oliver Cowdery to preach to the Lamanites. |
| Hiram Page | Received false revelations in New York through the medium of a stone. One of the eight witnesses of the Book of Mormon. (Section 28) |
| Thomas B. Marsh | Original president of the Quorum of the Twelve; joined the Church after reading 16 pages of the Book of Mormon; Milk & Wife; excommunicated (Section 31) |
| Parley P. Pratt | When he first read the Book of Mormon he commented that eating and sleeping were a burden. One of the missionaries to the Lamanites. Converted his younger brother. Played a major role in converting Sidney Rigdon. (Section 32) |
| Sidney Rigdon | Former preacher who joined the Church in Kirtland, and was instrumental in the conversion of his congregation in Kirtland. Became Joseph's scribe for the translation of the Bible (Section 35) |
| Edward Partridge | Went with Sidney Rigdon to go see the Prophet Joseph Smith in New York before he was baptized. Was baptized in New York after meeting the Prophet. Named the Bishop of the Church in section 41. |
| John Whitmer | Historian, 100 pages took 8 years (Section 30) |
| James Covill | Baptist preacher for 40 years who covenanted with the Lord that he would obey any command that the Lord gave to him through the Prophet Joseph Smith. (Sections 39, 40) |
| Symonds Rider | Left the church because his name was spelled wrong on his mission call (Section 52) |
| Heman Basset | Was 17 years old when mentioned in the D&C, one of the first to leave the Church in Ohio (Section 52) |
| William W. Phelps | Editor, writer, politician, compared the Book of Mormon with the Bible, wrote hymns and children school books (Section 55) |
| Leman Copley | Saints blamed him for not converting the Shakers; withdrew land (Section 57) |
| Ezra Booth | Methodist minister, converted by S. Rider, fellowship withdrawn, wrote "Mormon Delusions", tarred and feathered Joseph Smith |
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