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1844 Succession to Joseph Smith
Why was there so much contention regarding who Joseph Smith's successor was supposed to be after his death?
Template loop detected: Question: Did Brigham promise that Joseph Smith III would eventually take over the Church? Template loop detected: Question: What indications were there that Brigham Young would be Joseph Smith's successor?
Template loop detected: Question: Did Brigham promise that Joseph Smith III would eventually take over the Church? Template loop detected: Question: What indications were there that Brigham Young would be Joseph Smith's successor?
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