George A. Smith
| George A. Smith | |
|---|---|
| First Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| October 7, 1868 – September 1, 1875 | |
| Called by | Brigham Young |
| Predecessor | Heber C. Kimball |
| Successor | John W. Young |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 26, 1839 – October 7, 1868 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| End reason | Called as First Counselor in the First Presidency |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| April 26, 1839 – September 1, 1875 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| Reason | Replenishing Quorum of the Twelve |
| Reorganization at end of term | No apostles ordained |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Albert Smith June 26, 1817 Potsdam, New York, United States |
| Died | September 1, 1875 (aged 58) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Spouse(s) | 7 |
| Children | 20 |
| Parents | John Smith Clarissa Lyman |
George Albert Smith (June 26, 1817 – September 1, 1875) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and as a member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Smith was a prominent leader in the settlement of many communities in southern Utah, and played a role in the chain of events preceding the Mountain Meadows Massacre on September 11, 1857. The city of St. George, Utah, may have been named after him.