JosephSmithSr. So shall it be with my father: he shall be
called a prince over his posterity, holding
the keys of the patriarchal priesthood over the kingdom of God on earth, even the Church
of the Latter Day Saints, and he shall sit in the general assembly of patriarchs, even in
council with the Ancient of Days when he shall sit and all the patriarchs with him and shall
enjoy his right and authority under the direction of the Ancient of Days.
LEWIS, Gershom Jr. was born on 30 May 1738 in Guilford, Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States; died on 21 May 1739 in Guilford, Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States; was buried in May 1739.