The Prophet (newspaper)
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The Prophet was a local Latter Day Saint newspaper in New York City
, New York
, USA. The first editor of the paper was William Smith, and the periodical was printed from 1844 to 1845.
The paper was likely founded as part of Joseph Smith
's presidential campaign. It resembled other contemporary Mormon newspapers, from which it often published excerpts. Other editors included George T. Leach, Samuel Brannan
, A. E. Wright, and Parley P. Pratt
. In July 1845 the paper's format and name changed to become the New-York Messenger, which lasted until the end of the year.
New York City
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, New York
New York
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, USA. The first editor of the paper was William Smith, and the periodical was printed from 1844 to 1845.
The paper was likely founded as part of Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith was founder of what later became known as the Latter Day Saint movement or Mormons.Joseph Smith may also refer to:-Latter Day Saints:* Joseph Smith, Sr. , father of Joseph Smith...
's presidential campaign. It resembled other contemporary Mormon newspapers, from which it often published excerpts. Other editors included George T. Leach, Samuel Brannan
Samuel Brannan
Samuel Brannan was an American settler, businessman, and journalist, who founded the "California Star" newspaper in San Francisco, California...
, A. E. Wright, and Parley P. Pratt
Parley P. Pratt
Parley Parker Pratt, Sr. was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1835 until his murder in 1857. He served in the Quorum with his younger brother, Orson Pratt...
. In July 1845 the paper's format and name changed to become the New-York Messenger, which lasted until the end of the year.