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jan 5, 1844 - On June 27, Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed

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They weer killed by a mob Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois. Because Hyrum was Smith's logical successor their deaths caused a succession crisis, and Brigham Young assumed leadership over the majority of Latter Day Saints.
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jan 5, 1844
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~ 182 years ago