April 30, 1831

Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith's wife Emma gave birth to twins, a son and daughter, who lived only three hours. They were later identified in family records as Thadeus and Louisa.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 1:260
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