Brief Life History of Joseph Smith
When Joseph Smith Worthen was born on 2 October 1845, in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States, his father, Samuel Worthen, was 19 and his mother, Sarah Ellen Hallam, was 22. He married Mary Jane Heap on 21 November 1870, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 6 daughters. He lived in Salt Lake, Utah, United States in 1860 and Utah, United States in 1870. In 1862, his occupation is listed as called by brigham young to pioneer this area in St. George, Washington, Utah, United States. He died on 19 October 1921, in St. George, Washington, Utah, United States, at the age of 76, and was buried in Washington, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (12)
Do you know Joseph Smith? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (32)
- Joseph Worth*Y in household of Samuel Worth*Y, "United States Census, 1870"
- Joseph Smith Worthen, "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1956"
- Joseph S Worthen in entry for Robert Worthen, "Utah, World War I Service Questionnaires, 1914-1918"
Spouse and Children
1845–1921 Male
1852–1914 Female
Children (12)
1871–1931 Female
1873–1913 Female
1875–1946 Male
1877–1968 Female
1879–1933 Male
+7 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1825–1888 Male
1823–1897 Female
Siblings (13)
1845–1921 Male
1848–1925 Male
1849–1860 Female
1851–1928 Male
1853–1932 Female
+8 More Children
World Events (8)
1846
Age 1
1846 · First Nauvoo Temple Dedicated
Age 1
1865
Age 20
Name Meaning
English: topographic name from Old English worthign ‘enclosure, homestead’ or a habitational name from any of several places so named, such as Worthen in Shropshire or Worthing in Norfolk.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Story Highlight
Worthen, Joseph Smith
My Memories of Grandpa Joseph Smith Worthen and Grandma Mary Jane Heap Worthen by Clesta Worthen Adams Grandpa Worthen died when I was ten years old. We lived across town from him, and I don't remembe …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
