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RE: Who is this person? - AussieMick - 11-25-2025 01:15 AM

Mary's father Robert Smith Todd ?


RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 11-25-2025 05:33 AM

Nope, it's not Robert Smith Todd.


RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 11-26-2025 05:28 AM

Hint #1: The man once ran for President.


RE: Who is this person? - Anita - 11-27-2025 03:41 PM

Henry Clay?


RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 11-27-2025 04:30 PM

Nope, not Clay.

Hint #2: The man was a religious leader.


RE: Who is this person? - Anita - 11-28-2025 03:04 PM

I know Mormon leader Joseph Smith was in Illinois at this time. Is he the person referred to in the article?


RE: Who is this person? - RJNorton - 11-29-2025 05:57 AM

Excellent, Anita! Indeed it was Joseph Smith, the Mormon leader. As far as I know, there is no evidence Smith and Abraham Lincoln ever met.


RE: Who is this person? - AussieMick - 11-29-2025 12:27 PM

Stephen Douglas defended Smith in a court case. Smith later predicted that Douglas would run for President but lose if he ever hurt the Latter Day Saints. (Wikipedia)