| John Whitmer | |
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| Official church historians | |
| March 8, 1831 – 1835 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| Predecessor | Oliver Cowdery (Acting) |
| Successor | Oliver Cowdery |
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| Born | August 27, 1802 York, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | July 11, 1878 (aged 75) Far West, Missouri, United States |
| Resting place | Kingston Cemetery 39°38′51″N 94°02′12″W / 39.6474°N 94.0367°W |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah M Whitmer |
| Parents | Peter Whitmer, Sr. Mary Elsa Musselman |
| Relatives | Including brothers: Christian Whitmer Jacob Whitmer David Whitmer Peter Whitmer, Jr. |
| Website | Brief Biography of John Whitmer |
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John Whitmer (August 27, 1802 – July 11, 1878) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He was one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon's golden plates. Whitmer was also the first official Church Historian and a member of the presidency of the church in Missouri from 1834 to 1838.