Joseph F. Smith was born Nov. 13, 1838 at Far West, Missouri. He was ordained an Apostle July 1, 1866 by Brigham Young and was set apart as one of the Twelve Apostles Oct. 8, 1867. Joseph F. Smith was sustained as President of the Church Oct. 17, 1901, at the age of 63. He died Nov. 19, 1918 at Salt Lake City, Utah.Source
Joseph F. Smith was born Nov. 13, 1838 at Far West, Missouri. He was ordained an Apostle July 1, 1866 by Brigham Young and was set apart as one of the Twelve Apostles Oct. 8, 1867. Joseph F. Smith was sustained as President of the Church Oct. 17, 1901, at the age of 63. He died Nov. 19, 1918 at Salt Lake City, Utah.