George M. Hinkle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George M. Hinkle |
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| Founder of Church of Jesus Christ, the Bride, the Lamb's Wife | |
| June 24, 1840 – November 9, 1861 | |
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| Born | George March Hinkle November 13, 1801 Kentucky, United States |
| Died | November 9, 1861 (aged 59) New Buda, Iowa, United States |
| Resting place | Hamilton Cemetery 40°35′46″N 93°44′53″W / 40.596°N 93.748°W |
| Occupation | Physician and minister. |
| Spouse(s) | Sally Ann Adams (1811-1845) Mary Loman Hartman1846-1861 |
George March Hinkle (born November 13, 1801 – died November 9, 1861) was an important early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He played a role in the history of this religious group in the 1830s and 1840s. He later started his own church.
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Who Was George Hinkle?
George Hinkle was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky. His parents were Michael Hinkle and Nancy Higgins. He married Sarah Ann Stark (also known as Adams). After she passed away, he married Mary Loman Hartman.
Hinkle lived in Iowa for a time. He was also a colonel in the local militia. He passed away in 1861 and is buried in Hamilton Cemetery in Pleasanton, Iowa.
Joining the Church of Christ
George Hinkle joined the Church of Christ in 1832. This was an early name for the Latter Day Saint church. He became an important leader. He served on the church's high council in Far West, Missouri. He also helped lead the settlement of De Witt, Missouri.
Hinkle's Role in the 1838 Missouri Conflict
Hinkle was a colonel in the Missouri militia. He commanded the militia in Caldwell County, Missouri. This area had many Latter Day Saints. During the 1838 Missouri Conflict, there was a difficult time for the church members.
At the siege of Far West, Hinkle tried to make peace. He talked with Colonel Lucas of the Missouri militia. An agreement was made for church leaders to go with Colonel Lucas. This led to some leaders, including Joseph Smith, being held in Liberty Jail.
Some people, like John P. Greene, felt Hinkle's actions were misleading. Later, Joseph Smith won a lawsuit against Hinkle. This was for personal items taken from Smith's home. Hinkle was removed from the church on March 17, 1839. Others who met with Colonel Lucas were also removed.
Starting a New Church
Even after leaving the Church of Christ, Hinkle remained a believer. In 1840, he started his own religious group. It was called the Church of Jesus Christ, the Bride, the Lamb's Wife. Many members of this new church had also left the original church in Far West in 1838.
Hinkle officially started his church on June 24, 1840. The first big meeting was held in Moscow, Iowa Territory, on November 20, 1842.
See also
In Spanish: Iglesia de Jesucristo, la Prometida, la Esposa del Cordero para niños
