Background
Smith was born in Stockholm, New New York His father, Silas Senior, was a younger brother of Joseph Smith, Senior, which made Silas Junior. and Joseph Smith, Junior. first cousins.
Mormon pioneer politician president
Smith was born in Stockholm, New New York His father, Silas Senior, was a younger brother of Joseph Smith, Senior, which made Silas Junior. and Joseph Smith, Junior. first cousins.
In Utah Territory, Silas Junior. lived first in Salt Lake City and then in Farmington. Smith practiced plural marriage and in 1853 married Sarah Ann Ricks, his first wife"s sister. Smith and Sarah Ricks would have five children.
Smith was a military leader in the Black Hawk War.
In 1859, Smith was elected as a representative in the Utah Territorial Legislature, where he served until 1878. Smith and Bennet would have 12 children together.
Smith led the San Juan Expedition via the Hole in the Rock Trail, establishing the settlement of Bluff. Smith remained president of the San Juan Mission until 1882.
From 1883 to 1892, he was the president of the San Luis Stake in Conejos, Colorado.
He lived in Colorado until 1900, when he moved to Layton, Utah. Smith died in Layton of heart troubles. Smith was the father of a total of 21 children with three wives.