The True Story of Joseph Smith and Fanny Alger

Objective and factual information about Joseph Smith, Fanny Alger and Polygamy.

This video goes over the questions -
00:01 Who Was Joseph Smith's First Polygamist Wife? And When Were They Married?
02:16 Did Emma Smith Know About Joseph's Marriage to Fanny Alger? Did She Catch Them in a Barn?
03:38 Was Joseph Smith's Relationship with Fanny Alger Adulterous?

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