As the reader will learn in the introduction, in the year 2004, a dear friend asked me this intriguing question: "Did the Prophet Joseph Smith have a son who became President of the Church?" With some reservations, I responded back" "If you consider one of his sons, Joseph Smith 3rd, who became president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, then yes. If not, no!"

My scholarly friend answered kindly, "Interesting answer that you gave to my question. Now, for the correct answer!" He then sent two choice quotations which greatly broadened my doctrinal knowledge.

Because of this intriguing question, the reader will discover an answer that is both enlightening and informative!