Whatever Happened to Joseph Smith Jr's 9 Children

Video Description

Joseph Smith Jr. is known as the founder of a new American faith—but what happened to his children? This documentary traces the Smith family’s untold journey: infants lost within hours, an adopted daughter who changed faiths, a son who rebuilt the church in the Midwest, and another who spent decades in an asylum. Stay to the end: one son became a prophet in his own right; another’s poetry still echoes with grief and hope. In this video, we follow Emma and Joseph through early heartbreaks (Alvin; twins Thaddeus & Louisa), the adoption of the Murdock twins (Julia & Joseph), the mob attack that led to baby Joseph’s death, and the fragile calm in Nauvoo. We then meet the surviving children—Julia Murdock Smith, Joseph Smith III (RLDS/Community of Christ prophet), Frederick Granger Williams Smith, Alexander Hale Smith, and posthumous son David Hyrum Smith—revealing resilience, leadership, illness, and legacy. If you think you know the Smith story, this deep dive will change how you see it. 📌 What you’ll learn • The infant losses that shaped Emma & Joseph’s family • Why the Smiths adopted the Murdock twins—and what became of Julia • How Joseph Smith III reorganized the church and led it for 54 years • The quiet tragedy of Frederick and the missionary fire of Alexander • David Hyrum Smith’s gifts, breakdown, and long confinement—and how his son carried on 👍 If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share to support more fact-driven history.