Latter Day Saint martyrs

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and other early church members who suffered privation and early death on account of their religious beliefs would likely qualify as "martyrs." However, they are too numerous to list here. This list also does not include early Mormon settlers who were killed in encounters with

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Note, it is disputed if a mob attack even occurred for Joseph Johnston claims there are no national news articles at the time, as was done for violence perpetrated against Mormons in 1840. Additionally, John Smith, uncle of the prophet, listed her cause of death as disease.

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Individuals who die "in the Lord's service" are believed to be rewarded with eternal life: "And whoso layeth down his life in my cause, for my name's sake, shall find it again, even life eternal."

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Missionaries who died from illness or accident are not listed. However, depending on the circumstances of their death, they could be deemed "martyrs" for having died while in religious service.

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Bishop Edward Partridge died at Nauvoo, age 46 years. He lost his life in consequence of the Missouri persecutions, and he is one of that number whose blood will be required at their hands.

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as martyrs within the same religious tradition (albeit at an earlier time) to which they subscribe. For Latter Day Saints, the most notable martyr is

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of the topic and provide significant coverage of it beyond a mere trivial mention. If notability cannot be shown, the article is likely to be

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had arranged for Samuel to be poisoned to prevent his accession to the presidency of the church. Jon Krakauer (2003).

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noted that from 1831 until 1989, "only seventeen LDS missionaries killed by assassins." Also at that time, apostle

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Attributed to internal injuries sustained while fleeing a mob on horseback on the day his brothers were murdered

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was convicted for the crime but his conviction was later overturned); presumably dismembered with chainsaw

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was convicted for the crime but his conviction was later overturned); presumably dismembered with chainsaw

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