Joseph Smith (founder of Mormonism) claimed to have had several angelic visions...one such event occurred at his home. At the time, he lived in a small cabin, a replica of which is maintained by the LDS chuch near the site of the original (shown above).

Joeseph slept in a room with five other brothers; his other relatives slept within 25 feet of him. The angel appeared in dramatic fashion, filling the entire room with light, etc., speaking to Joseph, and Joseph spoke back.

Did the other family members witness this event? If not, why not? Later testimony indicates that the visitation in the family home was a dream, and was not an actual waking, physical event.