| All of the eight witnesses who were then living (except the three Smiths) came out; Peter and Christian Whitmer were dead. Oliver Cowdery came out also. Martin Harris was then in Ohio. |
The above was quoted from a book, written by David Whitmer, when he was 82, "An Address to All Believers in Christ" ( which may be viewed online at http://www.greaterthings.com/Topical/DavidWhitmer.htm).
He described how LDS got into errors. This is an valuable book to Christians, especially in these days "[Mt 24:24-25] For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. Lo, I have told you beforehand."