Who were the Johnsons, anyway?

If asked, most members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not familiar with the John Johnson family. However, two of his sons, a son-in-law and a nephew were all members of the first Council of Twelve Apostles organized by Joseph Smith, the Church’s founder. John served in some of the governing councils of the Church as well and contributed significantly to the building of the Church’s first temple. They were also key contributors in the Kirtland Safety Society, the Smith family being the only ones who contributed more to that banking effort.

In these pages you will learn of the significant contribution of this family and the truth about their standing in that church.

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About the family

John Johnson was one of the wealthiest farmers in northern Ohio. The Johnson home (now a historic site and museum) was some- what unusual for the time, incorporating hard to produce colors and up-to-date conveniences. Yet he sold it all and gave the proceeds to his new-found faith. Learn about this unusual family and their significant contribution to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The book can be previewed at Google Books