Solomon Spalding
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Solomon Spalding (February 20, 1761 – October 20, 1816) was an American author who wrote two related texts: an unfinished manuscript entitled Manuscript Story – Conneaut Creek, and an unpublished historical romance about the lost civilization of the mound builders of North America called Manuscript Found. Whether these texts are distinct is disputed.[1] As none of his work was ever published, the titles are only working titles and thus not fixed. After Spalding's death, a number of individuals suggested that Spalding's work was used as a source by Joseph Smith Jr for the Book of Mormon, a scripture in the Latter Day Saint movement.
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Solomon Spalding | |
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Born | (1761-02-20)February 20, 1761 |
Died | October 20, 1816(1816-10-20) (aged 55) |
Other names | Also spelled Spaulding in some sources |
Known for | Spalding–Rigdon theory of Book of Mormon authorship |
Notable work | Manuscript Found |
Spouse | Matilda Sabin |
Children | Matilda McKinstry |
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