Ever wonder what the handwriting of the latter-day prophets looked like? Thanks to these great men having signed several historic documents such as the Manifesto ending polygamy, "The Living Christ," and "The Family: A Proclamation to the World," we can see each of their signatures. From elegant and embellished to straight forward and simple, here are the signatures of each of the prophets. Enjoy!
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
John Taylor
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Wilford Woodruff
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Lorenzo Snow
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Joseph F. Smith
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Heber J. Grant
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George Albert Smith
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David O. McKay
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Joseph Fielding Smith
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Harold B. Lee
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Spencer W. Kimball
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Ezra Taft Benson
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Howard W. Hunter
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Gordon B. Hinckley
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Thomas S. Monson
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Lead image iStock.com, all other images from Wikimedia Commons
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