May 23, 1843

Nauvoo, Illinois
With Emma's approval and in her presence, Joseph Smith was married to sisters Emily and Eliza Partridge by Judge James Adams, a high priest in the Church. About this time, Emma also approved Joseph's marriage to two other sisters, Maria and Sarah Lawrence.
Sources: 
Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith, Linda K. Newell, Valeen T. Avery, pp. 143–44
"Autobiography of Emily D. P. Young," Woman's Exponent, 14:5
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