The third President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Was called to the Council of the Twelve, D&C 118: 6 (D&C 124: 128-29). Wrote about the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, D&C 135. Was wounded at the martyrdom, D&C 135: 2. Was among the mighty ones seen by Joseph F. Smith in the spirit world, D&C 138: 53-56.