Although the term "martyr" is not frequently used in Latter Day Saint terminology[citation needed], Latter Day Saints recognize a number of prophets, apostles, and other religious persons as recorded in the Bible, including both the Old Testament and New Testament, and Book of Mormon as martyrs within the same religious tradition (albeit at an earlier time) to which they subscribe.
"[7] Joseph F. Smith, LDS Church president, declared: "I beheld that the faithful elders of this dispensation, when they depart from mortal life, continue their labors in the preaching of the gospel ... in the great world of the spirits.
However, depending on the circumstances of their death, they could be deemed "martyrs" for having died while in religious service.
Note, it is disputed if a mob attack even occurred for Joseph Johnston claims there are no national news articles at the time, as was done for violence perpetrated against Mormons in 1840.
Additionally, John Smith, uncle of the prophet, listed her cause of death as disease.