D&C 28 Fayette: Oliver to be Joseph's
D&C 28 (Fayette): Oliver to be Joseph's Aaron, preach to the Lamanites, New Jerusalem to be revealed, correct Hiram Page. All by common consent.
994 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 2 of 5, covering 1839 to 1841. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1839
D&C 53 (Kirtland): Algernon Sidney Gilbert to be the bishop's agent
D&C 53 (Kirtland): Algernon Sidney Gilbert to be the bishop's agent.
D&C 59 Keep the Sabbath, acknowledge the hand of the Lord in all things
D&C 59 Keep the Sabbath, acknowledge the hand of the Lord in all things.
D&C 64 Kirtland: Joseph has the keys,
D&C 64 (Kirtland): Joseph has the keys, unjustly accused. Maintain Kirtland five years. Time of tithing. Church to judge the nations.
D&C 76 Hiram: While revising John 5:29,
D&C 76 (Hiram): While revising John 5:29, Joseph and Sidney see a vision of the heavenly kingdoms.
D&C 99 (Hiram): John Murdock called on a mission to the East
D&C 99 (Hiram): John Murdock called on a mission to the East. He is to cleanse his feet in secret as a testimony against those who reject him. Lord comes quickly to judge the ungodly.
Doctrine & Covenants Section 121 was given to Joseph Smith (prayer and prophecies) in matters
Doctrine & Covenants Section 121 was given to Joseph Smith (prayer and prophecies) in matters relating to Prayer and prophecies of Joseph Smith; why many are called but few chosen
Doctrine & Covenants Section 122 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 122 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to destiny of Joseph Smith
Doctrine & Covenants Section 123 was given to Joseph Smith (letter) in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 123 was given to Joseph Smith (letter) in matters relating to Letter to church; duty in relation to their persecutors
Eastern States mission is created
Eastern States mission is created
Evacuation of Saints from Missouri
Evacuation of Saints from Missouri
Filing of Nauvoo Plat by JS and Others
Filing of Nauvoo Plat by JS and Others
Final church members depart Far West, Missouri for Nauvoo, Illinois
Final church members depart Far West, Missouri for Nauvoo, Illinois.
Following a mass meeting of Jackson
Following a mass meeting of Jackson County citizens, a mob destroys the office and press of the Evening and Morning Star, W. W. Phelps' home. They tar and feather Edward Partridge and Charles Allen, and force Gilbert and Whitney to close their store. Nearly all copies of the Book of Commandments, then in production, are destroyed.
Frederick G. Williams begins service as Joseph's scribe
Frederick G. Williams begins service as Joseph's scribe. Joseph's 1832 history, which includes the first account of the First Vision, is written between this date and November 27.
George A. Smith's Departure for England
George A. Smith's Departure for England
He spent the day in reading
He spent the day in reading hebrew at the council room, with his scribe [Warren Parrish], in whose company he delighted, & who had sufficiently recovered his health. to attend to his usual avocation.
Hearing continues with numerous violations of judicial process until November 25
Hearing continues with numerous violations of judicial process until November 25, when Judge King releases 23 of the 53 defendants for lack of evidence and binds the remaining 30 over for trial. During the twelve-day hearing, William E. McLellin (h), Burr Riggs, and others rob the homes of Sidney Rigdon, George Morey, Phebe Ann Patten, and others.
Hebrew class decides to offer a teaching position to a New York Jew if
Hebrew class decides to offer a teaching position to a New York Jew if they can cancel the agreement with Dr. Peixotto, who does not appear to be qualified.
Hundreds of armed Jackson County citizens
Hundreds of armed Jackson County citizens enter Independence, "threatening death and destruction." Mormon leaders pledge to move out of the County by January 1, 1834 and urge others to do the same. Half of the Mormons to move by January 1, the rest by April 1, 1834. The Star is to cease publication.
In 1839 there were 67 missionaries
In 1839 there were 67 missionaries called to serve.
In a meeting with U.S. President
In a meeting with U.S. President Martin Van Buren in Washington, D.C.,Joseph Smith was told by the president that he [Van Buren] could do nothing to relieve the oppressions in Missouri.
James Adams's Introduction of Church's Delegation to President Van Buren
James Adams's Introduction of Church's Delegation to President Van Buren
James Mulholland records that Joseph Smith
James Mulholland records that Joseph Smith "commenced to dictate and I to write history" based on the 1838 history by clerk George Robinson. The new manuscript contains Joseph Smith's well-known account of his first vision "early in the spring of eighteen hundred and twenty."
John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff departed Illinois for the British Isles
John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff departed Illinois for the British Isles.
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps "have done things which are not pleasing in my sight Therefore if they repent not they shall be removed."
Joseph Smith administered healing blessings during a malaria epidemic in Illinois
Joseph Smith administered healing blessings during a malaria epidemic in Illinois.
Joseph Smith and companions escaped while being transferred to Columbia, Missouri
Joseph Smith and companions escaped while being transferred to Columbia, Missouri.
Joseph Smith and Elias Higbee met with U.S
Joseph Smith and Elias Higbee met with U.S. President Martin Van Buren.
Joseph Smith and four other prisoners were allowed to escape while being transferred from Daviess
Joseph Smith and four other prisoners were allowed to escape while being transferred from Daviess to Boone counties in Missouri under a change of venue in their case.
Joseph Smith and four prisoners allowed to escape during transfer
Joseph Smith and four prisoners allowed to escape during transfer.
Joseph Smith and other Liberty Jail
Joseph Smith and other Liberty Jail prisoners escape from custody during a transfer. Enraged Missourians drag the two jailers through the streets and nearly kill them.
Joseph Smith heals church members of sickness and gives a red silk handkerchief
Joseph Smith heals church members of sickness and gives a red silk handkerchief to Wilford Woodruff to heal people by touching them with it.
Joseph Smith History
Arrived in Great Britain as a missionary. Was first missionary to preach the restored gospel in Ireland and on the Isle of Man. Oversaw the preparation and printing of the first edition of the Book of Mormon published outside the United States; also assisted in preparing a hymnbook and published several missionary pamphlets.
Joseph Smith joined the Saints in Illinois and helped establish Nauvoo
Joseph Smith joined the Saints in Illinois and helped establish Nauvoo.
Joseph Smith left Illinois for Washington, D.C.,
Joseph Smith left Illinois for Washington, D.C., to seek redress from the president of the United States for wrongs suffered by the Saints in Missouri.
Joseph Smith met with U.S
Joseph Smith met with U.S. President Martin Van Buren.
Joseph Smith moves to the village
Joseph Smith moves to the village of Commerce, Illinois, which he expands and renames Nauvoo in the new city plat on August 30. By the end of 1845 the city's population would swell to 12,000, second only to Chicago in the state's urban population. Another 3,000 Mormons live in the surrounding area.
Joseph Smith returns to his family
Joseph Smith returns to his family (now in Illinois) after escaping from jail in Missouri and reportedly indicates his intention for his son Joseph III to be his successor as church president.
Joseph Smith reunited with Emma Smith and children in Quincy, Illinois
Joseph Smith reunited with Emma Smith and children in Quincy, Illinois.
Joseph Smith was transferred from Liberty Jail to Gallatin, Missouri
Joseph Smith was transferred from Liberty Jail to Gallatin, Missouri.
Joseph Smith wrote an epistle to the Saints from Liberty Jail
Joseph Smith wrote an epistle to the Saints from Liberty Jail.
Joseph, Oliver, Martin, W. W. Phelps,
Joseph, Oliver, Martin, W. W. Phelps, Joseph Coe, Ziba Peterson, and Joshua Lewis cross the border into Indian Territory, where W. W. Phelps preaches to the Indians and Joseph receives a revelation.
JS and Others Attempted to Escape Liberty Jail
JS and Others Attempted to Escape Liberty Jail
JS and Others' Second Attempt to Escape Liberty Jail
JS and Others' Second Attempt to Escape Liberty Jail
JS Dictated "Bill of Damages"
JS Dictated "Bill of Damages"
JS Escaped from Missouri
JS Escaped from Missouri
JS Resumed History
JS Resumed History
JS Transferred to Gallatin
JS Transferred to Gallatin
JS's Arrival in Illinois
JS's Arrival in Illinois
JS's Arrival in Washington DC
JS's Arrival in Washington DC
JS's Departure from Gallatin
JS's Departure from Gallatin
JS's Faith Healings
JS's Faith Healings
JS's Hearing in Liberty
JS's Hearing in Liberty
JS's Instruction for Missionaries Leaving for Europe
JS's Instruction for Missionaries Leaving for Europe
JS's Journey to Washington DC
JS's Journey to Washington DC
JS's Liberty Epistle
JS's Liberty Epistle
JS's Second Liberty Epistle
JS's Second Liberty Epistle
Kirtland. D&C 72 (Kirtland): Newel K
Kirtland. D&C 72 (Kirtland): Newel K. Whitney is called as Kirtland's bishop: keep the Lord's storehouse; record all transactions for bishop in Zion; provide for literary stewards. Those going to Zion must take certificate of worthiness.
Land Purchases in Commerce
Land Purchases in Commerce
Letter Reporting on Washington DC Trip
Letter Reporting on Washington DC Trip
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve, as their circumstances permitted, departed from Nauvoo, Ill., for their missions to England. (See D&C 118).
Meteor shower observed in New York
Meteor shower observed in New York City.
Mission of Twelve to Britain
Mission of Twelve to Britain
Nauvoo receives its first printing press
Nauvoo receives its first printing press; Times and Seasons first published in Nauvoo, Illinois (Don Carlos Smith and Ebenezer Robinson, editors).
Nauvoo rises from swampland
The Saints buy the malarial bottomlands at Commerce, Illinois, drain them, and build one of the largest cities in the state, with a temple on the bluff.
Orson Hyde and William Smith (Joseph's
Orson Hyde and William Smith (Joseph's brother) are dropped from the Quorum of Twelve. Smith is reinstated later in the month and Hyde is reinstated on June 27.
Orson Hyde's Prophetic Warning republished in Manchester, England
Orson Hyde's Prophetic Warning republished in Manchester, England.
Parley and Orson Pratt's Departure for England
Parley and Orson Pratt's Departure for England
Parley, Ziba, Oliver, and Peter Whitmer
Parley, Ziba, Oliver, and Peter Whitmer Jr. preach in the Western Reserve (Ohio) and baptize 130 between November 1 and 23. (Parley reports 127 .
Purchase of Horace Hotchkiss's Land
Purchase of Horace Hotchkiss's Land
Quorum of the Twelve members departed for missions to England
Quorum of the Twelve members departed for missions to England.
Relocation of JS to Commerce
Relocation of JS to Commerce
Seixas arrives from Hudson to teach
Seixas arrives from Hudson to teach the Hebrew to the brethren in the House of the Lord.
Sidney Rigdon Released from Jail
Sidney Rigdon Released from Jail
The 1839 Church Membership 16,460
1839 Church Membership 16,460
The Evening and Morning Star issues an extra,
The Evening and Morning Star issues an extra, explaining the controversial article was only intended to encourage Mormons not to be come involved in the slavery issue.
The last of the Saints left
The last of the Saints left Far West, Mo. A whole community, numbering about 15,000, had been expelled from their homes on account of their religion.
The Saints in Missouri were forced to leave the state
The Saints in Missouri were forced to leave the state.
The Twelve Apostles met at Far West's temple lot to depart on missions
The Twelve Apostles met at Far West's temple lot to depart on missions.
Third conference of the church
Third conference of the church, is held at Peter Whitmer Sr.'s home in Fayette, New York (no minutes are known).
Times and Seasons Published
Times and Seasons Published
Times and Seasons Reissued
Times and Seasons Reissued
While in Liberty Jail, Joseph Smith
While in Liberty Jail, Joseph Smith wrote an epistle to the Saints, which contained fervent pleadings with the Lord regarding the suffering of the Saints and words of prophecy. (See D&C 121.) A few days later, he continued the epistle, parts of which became Sections 122 and 123 of the Doctrine and Covenants.
Wilford Woodruff begins the study of Greek grammar in the School of the Prophets
Wilford Woodruff begins the study of Greek grammar in the School of the Prophets.
Wilford Woodruff writes: "I laid my
Wilford Woodruff writes: "I laid my hands upon my wife and children, blessed them, committed them into the hands of God, and started upon my English mission, leaving my family sick, and with not more than four days' provisions."
Wilfred Woodruff History
While a prisoner, receives Doctrine and Covenants 121, Doctrine and Covenants 122, Doctrine and Covenants 123.
1840
1840 edition titled Manchester Hymnal
This edition was created in Manchester, England and was compiled by Parley P. Pratt, BY, JT. There were 271 Hymns in this edition. At the time it was edition number 2.
A Collection of Sacred Hymns...in Europe (277 hymns) first published in Manchester, England
A Collection of Sacred Hymns...in Europe (277 hymns) first published in Manchester, England.
Apostles to Return from Britain
Apostles to Return from Britain
Apostles' Arrival in Liverpool, England
Apostles' Arrival in Liverpool, England
Appointment of Committee to Draft Bill for Incorporation of Nauvoo
Appointment of Committee to Draft Bill for Incorporation of Nauvoo
Arrival of More Apostles in Liverpool
Arrival of More Apostles in Liverpool
Baptism for Dead Introduced
Baptism for Dead Introduced
Birth of Don Carlos Smith (JS's Son)
Birth of Don Carlos Smith (JS's Son)
Brigham Young and fellow Apostles arrive in Liverpool, England to expand the British mission
Brigham Young and fellow Apostles arrive in Liverpool, England to expand the British mission.
Brigham Young History
Joseph Smith, Sr., passes away in Nauvoo shortly after delivering deathbed assurances to his sons that Joseph will complete his mission and that Hyrum should assume the patriarchal priesthood.
British Mission apostles began publishing the Millennial Star in England
British Mission apostles began publishing the Millennial Star in England.
Commerce Post Office Renamed Nauvoo
Commerce Post Office Renamed Nauvoo
Convert immigrants begin arriving in Nauvoo
Convert immigrants begin arriving in Nauvoo.
Copies of New Edition of Book of Mormon Available
Copies of New Edition of Book of Mormon Available
Death of Edward Partridge
Death of Edward Partridge
Death of Joseph Smith Sr.
Death of Joseph Smith Sr.
Extradition Proceedings Initiated against JS
Extradition Proceedings Initiated against JS
First emigrants sail from Liverpool
British converts begin crossing the Atlantic in chartered companies. Over the next fifty years roughly ninety thousand European Saints emigrate to America.
First General Conference held in Manchester, England
First General Conference held in Manchester, England.
Forty-one members of the Church sailed
Forty-one members of the Church sailed for the United States from Liverpool, England, on the ship Britannia, being the first Saints to gather from a foreign land. By 1890, some 85,000 LDS emigrants had crossed the Atlantic Ocean in about 280 voyages.
Hearings for Church's Memorial for Redress
Hearings for Church's Memorial for Redress
Illinois governor Thomas Carlin signed acts incorporating Nauvoo city
Illinois governor Thomas Carlin signed acts incorporating Nauvoo city.
In 1840 there were 80 missionaries
In 1840 there were 80 missionaries called to serve.
In England Apostle Wilford Woodruff records
In England Apostle Wilford Woodruff records that while he was preaching "some of the baser sort armed themselves with rotten Eggs & flung them at me."
In England Wilford Woodruff obtains a preaching license
In England Wilford Woodruff obtains a preaching license. He has to classify himself as a "protestant" and swear allegiance to Queen Victoria. A few days later an Anglican rector sends a constable to arrest Woodruff for preaching without a license. Woodruff shows his license and invites the constable to stay for the sermon. The constable remains and afterwards asks to be baptized.
Introduction of Church's Memorial for Redress to Senate
Introduction of Church's Memorial for Redress to Senate
John C. Bennett arrives in Nauvoo
John C. Bennett arrives in Nauvoo. Within eight months he joins the Church, helps secure a city charter, is cited by revelation to "help Joseph Smith in your labor in sending my word to the kings and people of the earth, and stand by . . . Joseph Smith, in the hour of affliction, and its reward shall not fail, if he should receive counsel," is elected mayor of Nauvoo, becomes chancellor of the University of the City of Nauvoo, is appointed Major-General of the Nauvoo Legion, and becomes assistant president in the First Presidency.
John C. Bennett Expressed Desire to Join Church
John C. Bennett Expressed Desire to Join Church
John Taylor History
Mission to England; presented a copy of the Book of Mormon to Queen Victoria.
Joseph Smith began teaching about baptisms for the dead
Joseph Smith began teaching about baptisms for the dead.
Joseph Smith delivered a discourse emphasizing the Nauvoo Temple
Joseph Smith delivered a discourse emphasizing the Nauvoo Temple.
Joseph Smith discussed baptism for the dead at a general conference in Nauvoo
Joseph Smith discussed baptism for the dead at a general conference in Nauvoo.
Joseph Smith introduced proxy baptism for the dead during a funeral sermon
Joseph Smith introduced proxy baptism for the dead during a funeral sermon.
Joseph Smith preaches baptism for the dead at the funeral of Seymour Brunson
Joseph Smith preaches baptism for the dead at the funeral of Seymour Brunson who died Aug 10. "General George Washington" is among the first for whom a vicarious baptism for the dead occurs in the Mississippi River, his proxy ("friend") is Joseph Smith's brother Don Carlos. After 1841 baptisms for the dead would occur only in specially constructed temple fonts.
JS's Approval of Printing Book of Mormon in England
JS's Approval of Printing Book of Mormon in England
JS's Discourse on Baptism for Dead
JS's Discourse on Baptism for Dead
JS's Discourse on Importance of Building Nauvoo Temple
JS's Discourse on Importance of Building Nauvoo Temple
Latter Day Saints' Millennial Star first published in England (Parley P
Latter Day Saints' Millennial Star first published in England (Parley P. Pratt, editor).
Lorenzo Snow History
Sustained as President of the Quorum of the Twelve.
Memorial Sent to Committee on Judiciary
Memorial Sent to Committee on Judiciary
More Apostles Departed for England
More Apostles Departed for England
Nauvoo City Charter Granted
Nauvoo City Charter Granted
Nauvoo Temple Announced
Nauvoo Temple Announced
On his deathbed, Joseph Smith, Sr.,
On his deathbed, Joseph Smith, Sr., ordains his son Hyrum as Presiding Patriarch. This would be the last instance of patrilineal ordination which the hierarchy accepted for the office of patriarch. More than a decade later Brigham Young would reject a similar ordination by Presiding Patriarch John Smith for his son George A. Smith.
Orson Pratt publishes his Interesting Account
Orson Pratt publishes his Interesting Account..., the first printed account of Joseph Smith's 1820 vision.
Orson Pratt's Account of First Vision Published
Orson Pratt's Account of First Vision Published
Parley P. Pratt publishes An Address to Judge Higbee
Parley P. Pratt publishes An Address to Judge Higbee..., the first short missionary tract outlining Mormon fundamentals.
Presentation of Resolutions on Senate Committee's Report
Presentation of Resolutions on Senate Committee's Report
Senate Could No Longer Consider Church's Redress
Senate Could No Longer Consider Church's Redress
Senate's Approval of Resolution to Dismiss Church's Memorial
Senate's Approval of Resolution to Dismiss Church's Memorial
The 1840 Church Membership 16,865
1840 Church Membership 16,865
The Commerce post office was officially renamed Nauvoo, Illinois
The Commerce post office was officially renamed Nauvoo, Illinois.
The LATTER-DAY SAINTS MILLENIAL STAR
the LATTER-DAY SAINTS MILLENIAL STAR, the first LDS periodical outside the U.S., is published in England.
The U.S. Senate dismissed the Church's petition for Missouri redress
The U.S. Senate dismissed the Church's petition for Missouri redress.
U.S. Post Office Department designation for Commerce
U.S. Post Office Department designation for Commerce, Illinois is changed to Nauvoo, "a Hebrew term signifying a beautiful place." Although credit for the inventive name is usually given to Joseph Smith, contemporaries attribute it to George W. Robinson, Robinson, appointed Nauvoo's first postmaster, had studied under Kirtland's Jewish tutor Joshua Seixas and was "quite a Hebrew scholar."
Wilford Woodruff records: "while forming a determination to warn the people in London &
Wilford Woodruff records: "while forming a determination to warn the people in London & overcome the powers of Darkness by the assistance of God; A person appeared unto me which I considerd was the Prince of Darkness or the Devel. He made war with me & attempted to take my life. He caught me by the throat & choaked me nearly to death. He wounded me in my forehead. I also wounded him in a number of places in the head. As he was about to overcome me I prayed to the father in the name of Jesus for help. I then had power over him & he left me though much wounded. 3 personage dressed in white Came to me & prayed with me & I was immediately healed & delivered me from all my troubles."
Wilford Woodruff writes from England of his dealings with a sect called The United
Wilford Woodruff writes from England of his dealings with a sect called The United Brethren: "I also baptized about forty preachers of the same order, and several others belonging unto other churches, and about one hundred and twenty members of the United Brethren, which opened about forty doors or preaching places, where the fullness of the Gospel would meet a welcome reception, and all this during the term of one month and five days."
1841
1841 edition titled Church Hymn Book
This edition was created in Boston, USA and was compiled by John Hardy (Unofficial). There were 155 Hymns in this edition. At the time it was the only edition.
1841 edition titled Manchester Hymnal
This edition was created in Nauvoo, USA and was compiled by Emma Smith. There were 304 Hymns in this edition. At the time it was the only edition.
A baptismal font in the Nauvoo Temple basement was dedicated
A baptismal font in the Nauvoo Temple basement was dedicated.
A Collection of Sacred Hymns (Emma Smith, 304 hymns) published in Nauvoo, Illinois
A Collection of Sacred Hymns (Emma Smith, 304 hymns) published in Nauvoo, Illinois.
A revelation (see D&C 124) given
A revelation (see D&C 124) given at Nauvoo, Ill., outlined instructions for building a temple in Nauvoo. Baptism for the dead was introduced.
A Voice of Warning by Parley P
A Voice of Warning by Parley P. Pratt published in Manchester, England.
Alexander Neibaur goes to work for Joseph Smith
Alexander Neibaur goes to work for Joseph Smith. Neibaur is a German-Jewish convert well-versed in the Kabbalah. He tutors Joseph in German and Hebrew and publishes articles on the Kabbalah in official Church publications. Three years later Joseph gives the "King Follett" discourse which echoes themes from Kabbalistic literature. Neibaur is the great grandfather of noted Mormon scholar Hugh Nibley.
At a site on the Mount
At a site on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, Orson Hyde dedicated Palestine for the gathering of the Jews.
Bankruptcy Law Passed by Congress
Bankruptcy Law Passed by Congress
Baptism for the Dead revelation is received
Baptism for the Dead revelation is received.
Baptisms for Dead Temporarily Discontinued
Baptisms for Dead Temporarily Discontinued
Book of Mormon first published in Liverpool, England for Brigham Young by J
Book of Mormon first published in Liverpool, England for Brigham Young by J. Tompkins (4,050 copies).
Charles Anthon writes, "Many years ago,--the precise date I do not now recollect,--a plain-looking
Charles Anthon writes, "Many years ago,--the precise date I do not now recollect,--a plain-looking countryman called upon me with a letter from Dr. Samuel L. Mitchell, requesting me to examine, and give my opinion upon a certain paper, marked with various characters, which the doctor confessed he could not decipher, and which the bearer of the note was very anxious to have explained. A very brief examination of the paper, convinced me that it was a mere hoax, and a very clumsy one too. The characters were arranged in columns, like the Chinese mode of writing, and presented the most singular medley that I ever beheld. Greek, Hebrew and all sorts of letters, more or less distorted, either through unskilfulness or from actual design, were intermingled with sundry delineations of half moons, stars, and other natural objects, and the whole ended in a rude representation of the Mexican zodiac. The conclusion was irresistible, that some cunning fellow had prepared the paper in question for the purpose of imposing upon the countryman who brought it, and I told the man so without any hesitation. He then proceeded to give me the history of the whole affair, which convinced me that he had fallen into the hands of some sharper, while it left me in great astonishment at his simplicity."
D&C 124 was revealed at Nauvoo, directing temple and house construction
D&C 124 was revealed at Nauvoo, directing temple and house construction.
D&C 125 was revealed concerning Saints gathering in Iowa Territory
D&C 125 was revealed concerning Saints gathering in Iowa Territory.
D&C 126 was revealed to Brigham Young at Nauvoo, Illinois
D&C 126 was revealed to Brigham Young at Nauvoo, Illinois.
Death of Don Carlos Smith (JS's Brother)
Death of Don Carlos Smith (JS's Brother)
Death of Don Carlos Smith (JS's Son)
Death of Don Carlos Smith (JS's Son)
Doctrine & Covenants Section 124 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 124 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Nauvoo Temple and Nauvoo House to be built; baptism for the dead
Doctrine & Covenants Section 125 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 125 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Saints in Iowa
Doctrine & Covenants Section 126 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 126 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to To Brigham Young
Don Carlos Smith, Joseph's youngest brother,
Don Carlos Smith, Joseph's youngest brother, dies in Nauvoo at 26 years of age.
Elder Warren Foote writes in his journal: The semi-annual conference commenced today
Elder Warren Foote writes in his journal: The semi-annual conference commenced today. After meeting was dismissed a deposit was made in the southeast corner of the Nauvoo house. A square hole had been chisseled in the large corner stone like a box. An invitation was given for any who wished to put in any little memento they desired to. I was standing very near the corner stone, when Joseph Smith came up with the manuscript of the Book of Mormon, and said he wanted to put that in there, as he had had trouble enough with it. It appeared to be written on fools' cap paper, and was about three inches in thickness. There was also deposited a Book of D&C, five cents, ten cents, twenty-five cents, fifty cents, and one dollar pieces of American coin, besides other articles. A close-fitting stone cover was laid in cement, and the wall built over it. I was standing within three feet of the Prophet when he handed in the manuscript, and saw it very plainly. He intimated in his remarks, that in after generations the walls might be thrown down, and these things discovered, from which the people could learn the doctrines and principles and faith of the Latter-day Saints."
First Baptisms for Dead in Nauvoo Temple
First Baptisms for Dead in Nauvoo Temple
First general elections under Nauvoo's charter were held
First general elections under Nauvoo's charter were held.
First Nauvoo General Elections
First Nauvoo General Elections
Hosea Stout, Nauvoo Legion clerk, reports
Hosea Stout, Nauvoo Legion clerk, reports that the Legion totals 1,490 men, and that at a special review Lieutenant General Joseph Smith "delivered a military speech to the troops in his usual energetic style."
In 1841 there were 100 missionaries
In 1841 there were 100 missionaries called to serve.
In Manchester, England the Quorum of Twelve Apostles holds its first official meeting
In Manchester, England the Quorum of Twelve Apostles holds its first official meeting in a foreign country. Afterwards cake is distributed and Parley P. Pratt writes a poem for the occasion: "When in far Distant regions/As Strangers we roam/Far away from our Country/Our friends and our home/When sinking in sorrow/Fresh courage we'll take/As we think on our friends/And remember the CAKE."
John C. Bennett Appointed to First Presidency
John C. Bennett Appointed to First Presidency
John Taylor History
Receives revelation instructing the priesthood to build the Nauvoo Temple and Nauvoo House; key priesthood officers specified (Doctrine and Covenants 124).
Joseph Smith History
Arrested again on false Missouri charges of treason and murder dating from his arrest and imprisonment in Liberty Jail, the intent being to return him to Missouri for trial; writ for arrest is dismissed on 10 June 1841. The Prophet said his defense relied in part on the fact “that the indictment, in Missouri, was obtained by fraud, bribery and duress, all of which I was prepared to prove.” 9
Joseph Smith is arrested as a fugitive from Missouri Justice but not extradited
Joseph Smith is arrested as a fugitive from Missouri Justice but not extradited. Judge Stephen A. Douglas dismisses the case on procedural grounds.
Joseph Smith marries a woman polygamously
Joseph Smith marries a woman polygamously who lives with her legal husband. Brigham Young University would later name one of its residence halls after her. Zina D. Huntington would also marry Brigham Young after Joseph's death, her legal husband, Henry Jacobs, standing a witness. This is the first of a dozen known cases of polyandry in Mormon history. Throughout his life Jacobs bemoans the fact that his wife and children have been taken from him. In death, however, he is buried 30 feet from Zina in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Joseph Smith was arrested at Bear Creek, Illinois
Joseph Smith was arrested at Bear Creek, Illinois.
Joseph Smith writes to Thomas Sharp,
Joseph Smith writes to Thomas Sharp, editor of the WARSAW SIGNAL: "SIR-You will discontinue my paper-its contents are calculated to pollute me, and to patronize the filthy sheet-that tissue of lies-that sink of iniquity-is disgraceful to any moral man. Yours, with utter contempt, JOSEPH SMITH. P.S. Please publish the above in your contemptible paper." Sharp publishes Smith's letter with the introduction: "In our paper of week before last, we took occasion to express an honest opinion in relation to the Mormons, and some of their leaders -an opinion which we believe is concurred in by nine-tenths of the community. No sooner, however, had our paper reached Nauvoo, than it caused the following highly important revelation to be forwarded us, from his holiness, the Prophet." This is Sharps first published sarcasm towards the Mormons but from now on he refers to Smith as "His Holiness."
JS Arrested in Extradition Attempt
JS Arrested in Extradition Attempt
JS Commissioned as Nauvoo Legion Lieutenant General
JS Commissioned as Nauvoo Legion Lieutenant General
JS Sealed to Presendia Huntington Buell
JS Sealed to Presendia Huntington Buell
JS Sealed to Zina Huntington Jacobs
JS Sealed to Zina Huntington Jacobs
JS's Arrest Warrant Ruled Invalid
JS's Arrest Warrant Ruled Invalid
JS's Journey to Monmouth for Hearing
JS's Journey to Monmouth for Hearing
JS's Meeting with Indians
JS's Meeting with Indians
JS's Talk on Construction of Temple and Baptism for Dead
JS's Talk on Construction of Temple and Baptism for Dead
Lieutenant General Joseph Smith issues General
Lieutenant General Joseph Smith issues General Orders for the Nauvoo Legion: "The 1st Company, (riflemen) 1st Battalion, 2nd Regiment, 2nd Cohort, will be attached to the escort contemplated in the general orders of the 4th inst., for the 3rd of July next. In forming the Legion, the Adjutant will observe the rank of companies as follows; to wit: 1st Cohort the flying artillery first, the lancers next, and the riflemen next -- visiting companies of dragoons next the lancers, and cavalry next the dragoons: 2nd Cohort -- the artillery first, the lancers next, the riflemen next, the light-infantry next, and the infantry next -- visiting companies in their appropriate places on the right of said troops of their own grade: the ranking company of the 1st Cohort will be formed on the right of said cohort, and the ranking company of the 2nd Cohort will be formed on the left of said cohort, -- he escort will be formed on the right of the forces."
Nauvoo City Council Organized
Nauvoo City Council Organized
Nauvoo House Association Incorporated
Nauvoo House Association Incorporated
Nauvoo House Cornerstone Laid
Nauvoo House Cornerstone Laid
Nauvoo Temple Baptismal Font Dedication
Nauvoo Temple Baptismal Font Dedication
Nauvoo Temple Cornerstones Laid
Nauvoo Temple Cornerstones Laid
New Edition of Book of Mormon Prepared
New Edition of Book of Mormon Prepared
Ordinance for Religious Freedom in Nauvoo Passed
Ordinance for Religious Freedom in Nauvoo Passed
Orson Hyde dedicated Palestine for Judah's scattered remnants
Orson Hyde dedicated Palestine for Judah's scattered remnants.
Orson Hyde dedicated Palestine for the gathering of the Jews
Orson Hyde dedicated Palestine for the gathering of the Jews.
Revelation for Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde
Revelation for Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde
Revelation given at Nauvoo, Illinois outlining temple building instructions
Revelation given at Nauvoo, Illinois outlining temple building instructions.