Gary W. Toyn

At a Glance Martin Harris lost his marriage, his church standing, and any financial return on his investment — yet never denied that he saw an angel and the golden plates. Even his critics and enemies consistently described him as honest, upright, and respected. He was not a dupe, but a natural skeptic who rigorously tested Joseph Smith's claims before committing his money or his testimony. Over nearly fifty years, through excommunication, poverty, and sustained community rid