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Helen Mar Kimball

Summary: Helen was the youngest plural wife of Joseph Smith, Jr. at age 14, just a few months before her 15th birthday.

Summary: Some argue that Joseph Smith's polygamous marriages to young women are evidence that he was immoral, perhaps even a pedophile.

See also: Polygamy book: Age of wives

See also Brian Hales' discussion

Joseph Smith’s Sealings to Young Wives: FAQ

Summary: Critics of Joseph Smith are sometimes filled with righteous indignation when they raise the issue of his wives' ages.

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