John Whitmer one of the most familiar names in early Mormonism.
As one of Joseph Smith's earliest supporters and associates, John was a member of one of the founding families of Smith's Restoration movement.
He was also one of the eight witnesses to the authenticity of the Book of Mormon, Mormonism's founding document.
His name is reproduced in each of the millions of copies of that work that exist in dozens of different editions.
Many know no more than his name, but the better informed likew.
John Whitmer Books Eighth witness: the biography of john whitmer, hardcover/ronald e. romig
