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The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo is formally organized with Emma Smith as president.
The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo is established with Emma Smith as its first president, pioneering women’s charitable work in the Latter-day Saint movement.
Founded on March 17, 1842, in Nauvoo, Illinois, the Female Relief Society becomes one of the earliest organized women’s service organizations in America. Guided by Emma Smith, the society focuses on providing relief and support to widows, orphans, and the needy. Meetings incorporate instruction in spiritual, social, and practical skills. The organization empowers female members to take leadership roles within the Latter-day Saint community. Despite initial opposition, the society grows rapidly and influences similar groups. Its legacy endures today as the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one of the largest women’s organizations worldwide.
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Female Relief Society of Nauvoo
Emma Smith