Genealogy of three Balliet families. Paulus Balliet (1717-1777) emigrated from France to Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania in 1738. He married Marie Magdalena Wotring (1721-1802). Joseph Balliet was born in Lorraine, France, son of Abraham Baillet and Susanna Hahn. Joseph came to the U.S. in 1749 and settled in Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania. Johannes Balliet (1746-1831) settled in Sugar Loaf Valley, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania in 1784. Many descendants lived in Pennsylvania. Others are scattered throughout the U.S.

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2016 Best Biography Award, John Whitmer Historical Association Younger brother of Joseph Smith, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and Church Patriarch for a time, William Smith had tumultuous yet devoted relationships with Joseph, his fellow members of the Twelve, and the LDS and RLDS (Community of Christ) churches. Walker's imposing biography examines not only William's complex life in detail, but also sheds additional light on the family dynamics of Joseph and Lucy Mack Smith, as well as the turbulent intersections between the LDS and RLDS churches. William B. Smith: In the Shadow of a Prophet is a vital contribution to Mormon history in both the LDS and RLDS traditions.