Information regarding Emma Smith's marriage to Joseph Smith

Emma Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, played a prominent role in the restoration of the Church. She first met Joseph Smith at the end of October 1825. Their elopement occurred on January 18, 1827, in South Bainbridge, New York.

What the evidence supports

Emma Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, played a prominent role in the restoration of the Church.
Emma was 21 years old when she met 19-year-old Joseph Smith at the end of October 1825.
Emma and Joseph eloped on January 18, 1827, in South Bainbridge, New York, and then went to live with the Smith family.

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Emma Hale Smith

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Emma Smith was the wife of Joseph Smith.
Emma Smith, wife of Joseph Smith, played a prominent role in the restoration of the Church.
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Emma met Joseph Smith in October 1825.
Emma was 21 years old when she met 19-year-old Joseph Smith at the end of October 1825.
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Emma and Joseph eloped in January 1827 in South Bainbridge, New York.
Emma and Joseph eloped on January 18, 1827, in South Bainbridge, New York, and then went to live with the Smith family.
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