William D. Huntington — Healing in Nauvoo
Published October 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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During a period of widespread sickness in Nauvoo, Illinois, William D. Huntington was among those afflicted. He was healed through the administration of Joseph Smith. According to an account related by Levi Curtis, Huntington recalled that Joseph Smith assisted him in getting dressed and moving to a chair after he had been stricken down by illness.
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“He said that in Nauvoo he lived in the family of and worked for Joseph Smith at the time the Prophet had such a wonderful time with the sick, when nearly everybody was stricken down and he himself was among the afflicted, and was one of those who were healed by Joseph. His pants were found and given him, which he drew on, Joseph assisting him, although he thought he needed no help. Then he signified his intention to sit in a chair at or near the fireplace. Joseph took hold of his arm to help him along — Levi Curtis, as related in Talking Scripture”
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Talking Scripture (ldsscriptureteachings.org) - Raising William Huntington from the Dead (research confidence: high)
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