Item Title:
May 25, 1844
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A grand jury indicted Joseph Smith for adultery with Maria Lawrence "and other diverse women...
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Carthage, Illinois
Open Item Text:
A grand jury indicted Joseph Smith for adultery with Maria Lawrence "and other diverse women," based on William Law's testimony. Joseph considered suing him for perjury and slander on behalf of Maria Lawrence.
Open Item Source
LDS Church Archives, Joseph Smith Legal Papers series
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Event Date:
Thursday, May 25, 1944 - 18:00