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Originally Posted by Mormon Red Death
Wouldn't thomas b marsh had a claim as well?
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Brother Marsh left the Church during the 1838 persecutions in Missouri. He was disturbed by the attitude of violence stoked by Rigdon's infamous Salt Sermon, and opposed to the activities of the Danites (some of which were being done under the direction of Church leaders).
The oft-cited story about wife, cream, and pride that traces back to George A. Smith, was given decades after the fact and has no historical support that I'm aware of.
Had Bro Marsh not left the Church for a time, there's a good chance he would have succeeded Joseph as the leader of the Church.