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| Jacob Whitmer | |
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| Born | February 2, 1800 Pennsylvania, United States[1] |
| Died | April 21, 1856 (aged 56) |
| Resting place | Richmond Pioneer Cemetery, Missouri, United States 39°17′6.76″N 93°58′34.93″W / 39.2852111°N 93.9763694°W |
| Known For | One of the Eight Witnesses |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Schott |
| Children | 9 |
| Parents | Peter Whitmer, Sr. Mary Musselman |
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Jacob Whitmer (February 2, 1800 – April 21, 1856) was the second born child of Peter Whitmer, Sr., and Mary Musselman. He is primarily remembered as one of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon’s golden plates.