A Church branch was established in Colesville, New York
A Church branch was established in Colesville, New York.
1,629 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 1 of 9, covering 1830 to 1831. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1830
A disgruntled member successfully sues Bishop
A disgruntled member successfully sues Bishop Partridge to recover the $50 he had paid for an inheritance in Zion.
About three weeks after Sidney was baptized
About three weeks after Sidney was baptized, he went to New York to meet Joseph Smith, while Oliver Cowdery and his companions proceeded on to "the western Indians."
After digging a well on Lyman
After digging a well on Lyman Wight's property in Daviess county, Missouri, with Joseph and Martin Harris, William Swartzell suggests Joseph name the place. He calls it Adam-ondi-Ahman because, "there was no place by that name under heaven."
Approximately 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon are printed
Approximately 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon are printed.
Arranging and Copying of Recorded Revelations
Arranging and Copying of Recorded Revelations
At home, Joseph orders his horse
At home, Joseph orders his horse saddled and he and his scribe (Warren Parrish), ride to E. Jennings, "where I joined Eb[e]nezer Robinson and Angeline Works, in matrimony, according to previous arangements." Angeline, recovering from an illness, is able to sit up in her easy chair during the ceremony.
At the Palmyra Presbyterian Church it is "Resolved that Hiram Smith
At the Palmyra Presbyterian Church it is "Resolved that Hiram Smith, Lucy Smith, and Samuel Harrison Smith be and they hereby are suspended from the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper." They are suspended for 18 months for "Neglect of public worship and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper" and for not appearing a the hearing concerning the matter despite having been issued two citations to appear.
Binding of Book of Mormon Began
Binding of Book of Mormon Began
Blessing meetings for workers and contributors
Blessing meetings for workers and contributors to the House of the Lord, and seventies.
Book of Mormon Available for Purchase
Book of Mormon Available for Purchase
Book of Mormon first published in Palmyra, New York by E.B
Book of Mormon first published in Palmyra, New York by E.B. Grandin (5,000 copies).
Book printed on a single-pull Smith Patented Improved Press
Book printed on a single-pull Smith Patented Improved Press, inked with balls, and offered for sale in Grandin's Palmyra bookstore.
Branch Established in Colesville
Branch Established in Colesville
Church conference in Quincy votes to suspended Orson Hyde (h) and William Smith
Church conference in Quincy votes to suspended Orson Hyde (h) and William Smith from exercising the functions of their office and invites them to give an accounting of their conduct.
Church of Christ (later The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) organized
Church of Christ (later The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) organized in New York state.
Church of Christ is officially organized
Church of Christ is officially organized.
CINCINNATI ADVERTISER reports: "A fellow by the name of Joseph Smith, who resides
CINCINNATI ADVERTISER reports: "A fellow by the name of Joseph Smith, who resides in the upper part of Susquehanna county, has been, for the last two years we are told, employed in dedicating as he says, by inspiration, a new bible. He pretended that he had been entrusted by God with a golden bible which had been always hidden from the world. Smith would put his face into a hat in which he had a white stone, and pretend to read from it, while his coadjutor transcribed."
Conference in Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio
Conference in Amherst, Lorain County, Ohio. No minutes for this meeting are known. Reynolds Cahoon's contemporaneous diary includes the statement that Joseph is "Ordained the President of the high Preashood and others." Orson Pratt's 1858 history (based partly on contemporaneous diaries) reports, "At this Conference the Prophet Joseph was acknowledged President of the High Priesthood, and hands laid on him by Elder Sidney Rigdon, who sealed upon his head the blessings which he had formerly received."
Constable Nathan Harrington collects $12.81 from Hyrum Smith on an unpaid $21.07 court judgment
Constable Nathan Harrington collects $12.81 from Hyrum Smith on an unpaid $21.07 court judgment. Two weeks later Harrington is again sent by court order to collect the rest but found "No property to be found Nor Boddy."
Construction of a "school house" late,
Construction of a "school house" (late, house of the Lord, eventually, the Kirtland temple) is approved. Reynolds Cahoon, Jared Carter, and Hyrum Smith have oversight.
D&C 117: William Marks and Newel K.
D&C 117: William Marks and Newel K. Whitney to move to Far West. Let Kirtland properties pay debts. Adam lived in what is now western Missouri. William Marks to preside in Far West. Newel to be bishop "not in name but in deed." Oliver Granger to pay First Presidency debts, come to Zion.
D&C 20, 21, 22, and 23 were revealed near Fayette, New York
D&C 20, 21, 22, and 23 were revealed near Fayette, New York.
D&C 20: Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ
D&C 20: Articles and Covenants of the Church of Christ.
D&C 23 Manchester: Oliver Cowdery should beware of pride;
D&C 23 (Manchester): Oliver Cowdery should beware of pride; Hyrum to preach and strengthen the church forever because of his family; Samuel H. Smith to exhort and strengthen the church but not yet to go on a mission; Joseph Sr. to exhort and strengthen the church forever; Joseph Knight (swh) to take up his cross and pray publicly, unite with the church, and exhort continually.
D&C 24, 25, and 26 were revealed at Harmony, Pennsylvania
D&C 24, 25, and 26 were revealed at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
D&C 27 was revealed at Harmony, Pennsylvania
D&C 27 was revealed at Harmony, Pennsylvania.
D&C 28 and 29 were revealed at Fayette, New York
D&C 28 and 29 were revealed at Fayette, New York.
D&C 30 and 31 were revealed at Fayette, New York
D&C 30 and 31 were revealed at Fayette, New York.
D&C 32 was revealed in Manchester, New York
D&C 32 was revealed in Manchester, New York.
D&C 33 was revealed at Fayette, New York
D&C 33 was revealed at Fayette, New York.
D&C 34 was revealed to Orson Pratt at Fayette, New York
D&C 34 was revealed to Orson Pratt at Fayette, New York.
D&C 35 was revealed to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon
D&C 35 was revealed to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon.
D&C 36 was revealed to Edward Partridge near Fayette, New York
D&C 36 was revealed to Edward Partridge near Fayette, New York.
D&C 37 Canandaigua: Joseph and Sidney are
D&C 37 (Canandaigua): Joseph and Sidney are to stop translating until they move to Ohio. They are to strengthen the church in Colesville.
D&C 37 commanded the Saints to gather in Ohio
D&C 37 commanded the Saints to gather in Ohio.
D&C 42:78–93 Kirtland: Methods for dealing
D&C 42:78–93 (Kirtland): Methods for dealing with transgressors; murderers, thieves, and liars to civil authorities; adulterers to be tried before the church, bishop should be present, two witnesses required; other offenders rebuked in secret if offense was private.
D&C 49 Kirtland: Sidney, Parley, Leman Copley
D&C 49 (Kirtland): Sidney, Parley, Leman Copley mission to Shakers; marriage ordained of God (one wife); abstinence from meat not required; temporal inequality a sin; Jesus will not come as a woman; disasters precede his coming; first Indians will blossom as a rose, Zion upon the mountains.
D&C 56 Kirtland: Ezra Thayer refuses to leave
D&C 56 (Kirtland): Ezra Thayer refuses to leave on his mission with Thomas B. Marsh until he has made arrangements to sell his property or get his payments refunded. If he does not fulfill the mission, he will be repaid, but he will also be excommunicated. Thomas is reassigned to Selah J. Griffin, whose companion, Newel Knight, will take charge of the Colesville families on their trek to Missouri. Rich must give to the poor. Poor must have broken hearts and contrite spirits.
D&C 58 Independence: obey civil law, do
D&C 58 (Independence): obey civil law, do good without being commanded, some not ready to gather. Ziba Peterson stripped of "that which has been bestowed upon [him]."
D&C 70: Those in charge of printing the commandments are worthy of their hire
D&C 70: Those in charge of printing the commandments are worthy of their hire; members are to be temporally equal.
D&C 74 was revealed in Wayne County, New York
D&C 74 was revealed in Wayne County, New York.
D&C 75: Missionaries not to tarry
D&C 75: Missionaries not to tarry nor be idle "but labor with your mights." William E. McLellin's assignment to the "eastern countries" is revoked and he is chastened for "the murmurings of his heart." He sinned but the Lord forgives him and calls him the "the south countries" with Luke S. Johnson.
D&C 82: Lord is "bound when ye do what I say;" Edward Partridge
D&C 82: Lord is "bound when ye do what I say;" Edward Partridge, Newel K. Whitney, Sidney Gilbert, Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith, John Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery, W. W. Phelps and Martin Harris to form a pact to manage church affairs in Zion and Kirtland; equal property rights; Kirtland stake; holding property in common is an "everlasting order inasmuch as you sin not."
D&C 83 (Independence): Children have claim on their parents' inheritances in Zion
D&C 83 (Independence): Children have claim on their parents' inheritances in Zion.
D&C 94 (Kirtland): The first lot is for the House of the Lord
D&C 94 (Kirtland): The first lot is for the House of the Lord. The lot to the south is for the presidency, and to the south of that, the printing office, then Hyrum's. The two lots to the north of the Lord's are for Reynolds Cahoon and Jared Carter.
David Marks, a Free-will Baptist evangelist,
David Marks, a Free-will Baptist evangelist, stops at the Whitmers house in Fayette, New York. The eight witnesses "affirmed, that an angel had showed them certain plates of metal, having the appearance of gold that were dug out of the ground by one Joseph Smith." They explain to Marks certain basic points about the Book of Mormon and its contents but claim to have viewed the plates in vision only. Eight days later the Church is officially organized in the Whitmers house.
David Whitmer Appointed to Keep Records
David Whitmer Appointed to Keep Records
David Whitmer baptizes Newel Knight first of his family
David Whitmer baptizes Newel Knight (first of his family).
Doctrine & Covenants Section 19 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 19 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Martin Harris
Doctrine & Covenants Section 20 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 20 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Church organization and government
Doctrine & Covenants Section 21 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 21 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Joseph Smith’s calling
Doctrine & Covenants Section 22 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 22 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to baptism
Doctrine & Covenants Section 23 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 23 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith, Joseph Smith, Sr.,Joseph Knight, Sr.
Doctrine & Covenants Section 24 was given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 24 was given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in matters relating to Callings of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery
Doctrine & Covenants Section 25 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 25 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Emma Smith
Doctrine & Covenants Section 26 was given to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery
Doctrine & Covenants Section 26 was given to Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and John Whitmer in matters relating to Common consent
Doctrine & Covenants Section 27 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 27 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the Sacrament and priesthood ordinations
Doctrine & Covenants Section 28 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 28 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Oliver Cowdery; Joseph Smith to receive revelations until another appointed
Doctrine & Covenants Section 29 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 29 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to six elders; Second Coming; origin of Satan; redemption of children
Doctrine & Covenants Section 30 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 30 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to David Whitmer, Peter Whitmer, Jr., John Whitmer
Doctrine & Covenants Section 31 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 31 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Thomas B. Marsh
Doctrine & Covenants Section 32 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 32 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Parley P. Pratt and Ziba Peterson
Doctrine & Covenants Section 33 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 33 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Ezra Thayre and Northrop Sweet
Doctrine & Covenants Section 34 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 34 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Orson Pratt
Doctrine & Covenants Section 35 was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 35 was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in matters relating to Callings Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon; signs and miracles; the elect
Doctrine & Covenants Section 36 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 36 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Edward Partridge
Doctrine & Covenants Section 37 was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 37 was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in matters relating to Saints to gather in Ohio
Don Carlos Smith and George
Don Carlos Smith and George A. Smith leave on a mission to Kentucky and Tennessee to raise funds for Missouri Saints.
Early in the month, on the Prophet's orders, Lyman Wight disbands Zion's Camp
Early in the month, on the Prophet's orders, Lyman Wight disbands Zion's Camp.
Eastern Clay County, Thomas B. Marsh's
Eastern Clay County, Thomas B. Marsh's home. Joseph attends a meeting comprised mostly of high priests and elders.
Ebenezer Robinson sets type for 1837
Ebenezer Robinson sets type for 1837 edition of the Book of Mormon.
Eber D. Howe, publisher of the Painesville Telegraph,
Eber D. Howe, publisher of the Painesville Telegraph, writes William W. Phelps in Canandaigua, New York, for information on Mormonism—probably not knowing Phelps had received a Book of Mormon on April 9, 1830 and had met Joseph on December 24.
Edward Partridge purchases 63 acres near
Edward Partridge purchases 63 acres near Independence, including the area where the temple is to be built, for the church.
Elder McLellen Elder B
Elder McLellen Elder B. Young and Elder J. Carter called and paid me a visit, with which I was much gratified. I exibited and explaind the Egyptian Records to them, and explained many things to them concerning the dealings of God with the ancients and the formation of the planetary system, they seemed much pleased with the interview.
Five thousand copies of the Book
Five thousand copies of the Book of Mormon were published by Joseph Smith and printed in Palmyra, N.Y., by E.B. Grandin at a cost of $3,000.
Following "a General Conference" at his house in Clay county, Parley P
Following "a General Conference" at his house in Clay county, Parley P. Pratt and Amasa Lyman (h) (swh) leave Clay county for Kirtland, arriving in March.
Following a revelation received by the Prophet Joseph Smith (see D&C 32), Parley P
Following a revelation received by the Prophet Joseph Smith (see D&C 32), Parley P. Pratt, Oliver Cowdery, Peter Whitmer Jr., and Ziba Peterson began a mission to the Lamanites, leaving copies of the Book of Mormon with the Cattaraugus Indians in New York, the Wyandots in Ohio, and the Shawnees and Delawares on the Missouri frontier. They stopped en route to teach and baptize Sidney Rigdon and a congregation of his followers in the Kirtland, Ohio, area.
Grandison Newell, according to one of his employees
Grandison Newell, according to one of his employees, began to "drive about the country and buy up all the Mormon money possible, and the next morning go to the bank and obtain the specie," creating a run on the bank which cultimated in the institution's collapse.
Having returned from Buffalo where he purchased a newspaper press
Having returned from Buffalo where he purchased a newspaper press, Oliver writes his brother, Warren, bearing witness of the Book of Mormon.
High council meets in Far West
High council meets in Far West and votes to ordain John E. Page and John Taylor apostles. Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball ordain them. In Jefferson City, Representative John Corrill presents the Mormon petition to the House of Representatives. Heated debate ensues.
Hyrum and Uncle John Smith, Sampson Avard,
Hyrum and Uncle John Smith, Sampson Avard, and 83 other Mormons sign an ultimatum directed at Oliver Cowdery, David and John Whitmer, Lyman E. Johnson, and William W. Phelps, warning them to leave the county immediately lest a "fatal calamity shall befall you."
Hyrum, Lyman E. Johnson and Orson
Hyrum, Lyman E. Johnson and Orson Pratt, John Murdock and Zebedee Coltrin meet at Brother Winchester's "for the Purpose of Seperating" Doctor Hurlbut and L[eman] Copley. Copley to travel with John Boynton (h) and Hurlbut with Orson Hyde "for the cause of god."
Immediately they made a party—seventeen persons
Immediately they made a party—seventeen persons were immersed by them in one night. At this Mr. Rigdon seemed much displeased, and when they came next day to his house, he withstood them to the face—showed them that what they had done was entirely without precedent in the holy scriptures—for they had immersed those persons that they might work miracles as well as come under the said covenant—showed them that the apostles baptized for the remission of sins—but miraculous gifts were conferred by the imposition of hands. …
In 1830 there were 16 missionaries
In 1830 there were 16 missionaries called to serve.
In Missouri, W. W. Phelps, John
In Missouri, W. W. Phelps, John Whitmer, John Corrill, Isaac Morley, Edward Partridge, and A. S. Gilbert write Governor Daniel Dunklin for military assistance to restore them to their lands, to authorize their own military units, and to convene a court of inquiry.
In Professor Seixas' class, Joseph translates
In Professor Seixas' class, Joseph translates Genesis 17. Seixas agrees to teach three more weeks after a vacation of two weeks.
It is stated in the Canton,
It is stated in the Canton, Ohio, Repository, that this people to the number of about 200, with 57 waggons filled with furniture, cattle, &c. have left Geauga [county, Ohio], on their way to the "promised land" in Missouri. They pitch their tent in the open field at night after the manner of the ancient Israelites.
John Johnson petitions the court of common pleas in Chardon for a license
John Johnson petitions the court of common pleas in Chardon for a license to maintain a tavern in Kirtland. Joseph testifies in his behalf.
John Whitmer Began Revelation Book 1
John Whitmer Began Revelation Book 1
John Whitmer to Carry Revelations to Ohio
John Whitmer to Carry Revelations to Ohio
Joseph and entourage travel to Painesville
Joseph and entourage travel to Painesville for trial, but prosecution is not ready, so date is moved to the following Saturday.
Joseph and his counselors anoint and bless Thomas B
Joseph and his counselors anoint and bless Thomas B. Marsh to bless the Twelve. The Twelve anoint and bless the presidency of the Seventy. Sylvester Smith leaps up and exclaims, 'The horseman [horsemen] of Israel and the chariots thereof.'" After the anointings and blessings, "the gift of tongues fell upon us in mighty power. Angels mingled their voices with ours, while their presence was in our midst, and unceasing praises swelled our bosoms for the space of half an hour."
Joseph and Newell reach Kirtland
Joseph and Newell reach Kirtland.
Joseph and Sidney leave Nauvoo with Elias Higbee and Orrin P
Joseph and Sidney leave Nauvoo with Elias Higbee and Orrin P. Rockwell to present the grievances of the Saints to Congress. Passed through Carthage and stayed at Judge Higbee's over night.
Joseph begins work on what becomes
Joseph begins work on what becomes the Manuscript History of the Church.
Joseph is acquitted of disorderly conduct
Joseph is acquitted of disorderly conduct charge in Colesville, but is forced back to Harmony.
Joseph is acquitted on the charge
Joseph is acquitted on the charge of assaulting his Calvin Stoddard in the Court of Common Pleas.
Joseph Smith becomes first president of the Church
Joseph Smith becomes first president of the Church.
Joseph Smith dictated the "Visions of Moses."
Joseph Smith dictated the "Visions of Moses."
Joseph Smith History
Receives revelation of Moses, chapter 1, as part of his translation of the Bible (exact date unknown). The Prophet’s revision of the Bible is an ongoing project.
Joseph Smith is acquitted in two
Joseph Smith is acquitted in two trials at Colesville, New York, for using a treasure-digging "peep" stone and performing and exorcism.
Joseph Smith organized the "Church of Christ"
Joseph Smith organized the "Church of Christ" at the Peter Whitmer Sr. home in Fayette, N.Y., with six incorporators as required by law — Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Hyrum Smith, Peter Whitmer Jr., David Whitmer and Samuel H. Smith.
Joseph works on the Egyptian alphabet
Joseph works on the Egyptian alphabet with Oliver Cowdery and W. W. Phelps. "The system of astronomy was unfolded."
Joseph, Hyrum, and Don Carlos go
Joseph, Hyrum, and Don Carlos go to county court in Chardon with Samuel, who is fined $20 "for not doing Military duty." Joseph blames the lawyer and court.
Joseph, Hyrum, Reynolds Cahoon, and Lyman
Joseph, Hyrum, Reynolds Cahoon, and Lyman Johnson visit William McLellin.
Joseph, Sidney, Frederick G
Joseph, Sidney, Frederick G. Williams, and Oliver Cowdery meet to discuss "the welfare of the Church." Joseph ordains Oliver Assistant President:.
Joseph, Sidney, Oliver Cowdery, Frederick G. Williams, John
Joseph, Sidney, Oliver Cowdery, Frederick G. Williams, John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps (all six church presidents) confer on the redemption of Zion:
JS Appointed to Receive Revelations and Commandments
JS Appointed to Receive Revelations and Commandments
JS Began Inspired Revision of Bible
JS Began Inspired Revision of Bible
JS Completed Harmony Property Payment
JS Completed Harmony Property Payment
JS Copied Existing Revelations
JS Copied Existing Revelations
JS Demanded Printing of Book of Mormon Excerpts To Stop
JS Demanded Printing of Book of Mormon Excerpts To Stop
JS Dictated "Visions of Moses"
JS Dictated "Visions of Moses"
JS Encountered Hostility in Colesville
JS Encountered Hostility in Colesville
JS Moved to Fayette
JS Moved to Fayette
JS Signed Agreement with Martin Harris
JS Signed Agreement with Martin Harris
JS Visited Manchester
JS Visited Manchester
JS's Trials in South Bainbridge and Colesville
JS's Trials in South Bainbridge and Colesville
Justice Nathan Pierce issues an order
Justice Nathan Pierce issues an order to collect an unpaid judgment against Hyrum Smith.: "THESE are therefore to command you to levy on the goods and chattels of the said defendant (except such as are by law exempted from execution) the amount of the said judgment, and bring the money before me, on the 13th- day of September 1830 at my office in the town of Manchester. . . . And if no goods or chattels can be found, or not sufficient to satisfy this execution, then you are hereby commanded to take the body of the said defendant and convey him to the common Jail of the county aforesaid." The constable, Nathan Harrington, collects less than half the debt from Hyrum and when he returns later to collect the remainder he finds that Hyrum has moved away.
Kirtland. The President's Council of High
Kirtland. The President's Council of High Priests is persuaded by Doctor P. Hurlbut's "liberal confession," and restores him to membership.
Mary Fielding Smith writes her sister
Mary Fielding Smith writes her sister of June–July events in Kirtland.
Mission to Unorganized Territory
Mission to Unorganized Territory
Missionaries preach in Euclid (now northeast corner of Cleveland)
Missionaries preach in Euclid (now northeast corner of Cleveland)
Oliver Cowdery and Hiram Page's Journey to Upper Canada
Oliver Cowdery and Hiram Page's Journey to Upper Canada
Oliver Cowdery and others arrived in Geauga County, Ohio, preaching and baptizing
Oliver Cowdery and others arrived in Geauga County, Ohio, preaching and baptizing.
Oliver Cowdery and Others Covenanted to Preach to Indians
Oliver Cowdery and Others Covenanted to Preach to Indians
Oliver Cowdery preaches the first official
Oliver Cowdery preaches the first official sermon of the new church. Joseph Smith is an awkward and hesitant speaker, and until 1839 he usually delegates major speaking opportunities to others.
Oliver Cowdery: "A dirty, nasty, filthy
Oliver Cowdery: "A dirty, nasty, filthy affair of his and Fanny Alger's was talked over in which I strictly declared that I had never deviated from the truth."
Ordination and blessing meetings of the Twelve and Seventy
Ordination and blessing meetings of the Twelve and Seventy.
Orson Pratt returns to Kirtland after a long mission and washes his hands
Orson Pratt returns to Kirtland after a long mission and washes his hands and feet "as a testimony unto the Lord that I had warned this wicked generation, and that my garments were clean of their blood," and is admitted to the School of the Prophets.
Parley P. Pratt and others began a mission to the Lamanites
Parley P. Pratt and others began a mission to the Lamanites.
Parley reaches Cincinnati after a one-week steamboat voyage
Parley reaches Cincinnati after a one-week steamboat voyage from St. Louis.
Philadelphia's Saturday Courier publishes the "tragical story of a Mormon preacher" provided
Philadelphia's Saturday Courier publishes the "tragical story of a Mormon preacher" provided "by the editor of the Independent Messengeron the authority of a gentleman from the western part of the state of New York" about townspeople who discover a hoax intended to convince them the Mormon could walk on water. They foil the plot and the Mormon drowns. The church paper reprints the article with the introductory note that "Some two or three years since, a milliard story was hatched up by (we presume) the priests, or their dupes; but we had supposed that it had either gone back to its native region to dwell with its author the father of lies, or like its first promulgator from him, sunk into disgrace to rise no more." Editor Oliver Cowdery challenges the Courier to publish the name of its source.
Priesthood restoration by Peter
Priesthood restoration by Peter, James, and John occurs shortly after dawn near Harmony, Pennsylvania, as Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery are fleeing a mob at Colesville, New York.
PROSPECTUS / For re-printing the first
PROSPECTUS / For re-printing the first and second volumes of THE EVENING AND THE MORNING STAR.
Records of Presbyterian Church of Palmyra
Records of Presbyterian Church of Palmyra note: "Hiram Smith, Lucy Smith, and Samuel Harrison Smith not appearing pursuant to the citation served upon them by Pelatiah West--Resolved that they be again cited to appear before his session on Monday the 29th inst. At this place at 2 o'clock P.M.-- and that Pelatiah West serve said citation." When they do not appear on the 29th they are "suspended from the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper."
Residents of Colesville, one of the three Mormon congregations in New York state, disrupt
Residents of Colesville, one of the three Mormon congregations in New York state, disrupt an intended baptismal ceremony and intimidate church members. This is the first mob action against Mormons.
Revelation Appointing Sidney Rigdon as Scribe
Revelation Appointing Sidney Rigdon as Scribe
Revelation on Emma Smith and Hymnbook
Revelation on Emma Smith and Hymnbook
Revelation on Gathering in Ohio
Revelation on Gathering in Ohio
Revelation on New Jerusalem
Revelation on New Jerusalem
Saints commanded to gather in Ohio through revelation
Saints commanded to gather in Ohio through revelation.
Samuel H. Smith left on a mission to neighboring villages
Samuel H. Smith left on a mission to neighboring villages, including Mendon, N.Y., where the Young and Kimball families resided.
Samuel Smith Began Mission to New York
Samuel Smith Began Mission to New York
Samuel Smith departed as one of the first missionaries
Samuel Smith departed as one of the first missionaries.
School of the Prophet resumes. Wilford
School of the Prophet resumes. Wilford Woodruff studies Latin.
Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge Met JS
Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge Met JS
Smith and Rigdon families move to John Johnson property in Hiram
Smith and Rigdon families move to John Johnson property in Hiram, 30 miles southeast of Kirtland.
Some months since, a young lawyer
Some months since, a young lawyer living in the western part of the state of New York, who probably had nothing else to do, and being acquainted with stenography, or the short hand, wrote the wonderful Mormon bible in stenographick characters. After having safely lodged his sacred deposite in the bowels of the earth, he marvellously appeared in disguise, in the form of an angel, to a man named Smith, and revealed to him where he would find the sacred treasure. Smith accordingly went, found the Mormon manuscript, and in his researches to find some one to interpret it, he fell in with his angel lawyer, who readily unravelled the mystery. Smith being an unlettered, ignorant man, sold his possessions in order to acquire the means for publishing his work.
Sylvester Smith is dropped from high
Sylvester Smith is dropped from high council, replaced by Hyrum Smith
The 1830 Church Membership 280
1830 Church Membership 280
The apostle to the NEPHITES (Cowdery) has started for the EAST
The apostle to the NEPHITES (Cowdery) has started for the EAST, on board a boat with a load of "GOLD bibles," under a command, (as he says) to declare the truth (according to JO SMITH,) "in all the principal cities in the Union." We must, however, caution this second Mohomet, (Jemima Wilkinson,) to be careful how he treds upon the old Saybrook Platform. Oliver (he left out two middle names in the "Book of Mormon") may find his way to the Simsbury mines.
The Book of Mormon is first
The Book of Mormon is first advertised for sale. 5000 copies are printed and the WAYNE SENTINAL publishes the title page of the Book of Mormon with the announcement: "The above work, containing about 600 pages, large Deuodecimo, is now for sale, wholesale and retail, at the Palmyra Bookstore, by E. B. Grandin." A few days later Joseph Smith gives Oliver Cowdery the brown "seer stone" with which Smith discovered the gold plates (according to Brigham Young) and translated the Book of Mormon into English (according to Smith's wife Emma, Cowdery's wife Elizabeth, Martin Harris, David Whitmer, Hyrum Smith, and William Smith who witnessed the translation process). Smith had previously used this seer stone in his family's quest for enchanted treasure.
The Book of Mormon is published
Martin Harris mortgages his farm to guarantee the printing. The first 5,000 copies go on sale in Grandin’s Palmyra bookstore for $1.75.
The Church is organized
The Church of Christ is formally organized in the Peter Whitmer home with six recorded members. Within a year the membership passes one thousand.
The Church of Christ was formally organized in the Whitmer home
The Church of Christ was formally organized in the Whitmer home.
The Church of Jesus Christ of LAtter Day Saints is organized in New York
The Church of Jesus Christ of LAtter Day Saints is organized in New York State with offices of elder, priest, teacher, and unordained apostles. Aside from Joseph Smiths ordination as "a prophet," previous baptisms and ordinations are re-performed. Early sources, including the 1833 BOOK OF COMMANDMENTS, say the church was organized in Manchester (near Palmyra), rather than in Fayette, New York, as traditionally claimed.
The CINCINNATI ADVERTISER AND OHIO PHOENIX
The CINCINNATI ADVERTISER AND OHIO PHOENIX reports: "A fellow by the name of Joseph Smith, who resides in the upper part of Susquehanna county, has been, for the last two years we are told, employed in dedicating dictating as he says, by inspiration, a new bible. He pretended that he had been entrusted by God with a golden bible which had been always hidden from the world. Smith would put his face into a hat in which he had a white stone, and pretend to read from it, while his coadjutor transcribed. The book purports to give an account of the "Ten Tribes" and strange as it may seem, there are some who have full faith in his Divine commission. The book it seems is now published."
The earliest description of the new
The earliest description of the new church is in German by Rev. Diedrich Willers of Fayette, New York. He writes that "Mormonites" call themselves "Die wahre Nachfolger Christi" ("the True Disciples of Christ"). Concerning six Book of Mormon witnesses who had been his parishioners, Willers writes that the Whitmers "even believe in witches. Hiram Page is likewise full of superstition."
The English edition of the Book
Born in Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont, to John Young and Abigail Howe.
The first Church conference was held at Fayette, New York
The first Church conference was held at Fayette, New York.
The first copies of the Book of Mormon became available for purchase
The first copies of the Book of Mormon became available for purchase.
The first proselytizing mission is conceived
The first proselytizing mission is conceived and is to be directed toward native Americans. The PALMYRA REFLECTOR calls Oliver Cowdery "the apostle to the NEPHITES." Cowdery and others of the "Lamanite mission" leave New York Oct. 1830 and preach to the Catteragus tribe in New York, the Wyandot tribe in Ohio, the Shawnee tribe in Missouri, and the Delaware tribe in what is now Kansas. Instead of native Americans, the most prominent converts of this 1830-1831 mission are Sidney Rigdon, Frederick G. Williams, and Newel K. Whitney.
The JOURNAL OF HEALTH, published semi-monthly
The JOURNAL OF HEALTH, published semi-monthly at Philadelphia, concludes a year-long series of articles denouncing the use of ardent spirits, tobacco, tea, and coffee in the strongest terms. It claims, "The most deadly of all poisons, the prussic acid, has been detected in green tea." It also advises, "A substitution almost entire, of vegetable for animal substances . . ."
The Palmyra Reflector (Abner Cole) begins publishing pirated excerpts from the unpublished Book
The Palmyra Reflector (Abner Cole) begins publishing pirated excerpts from the unpublished Book of Mormon.
The Saints were commanded in a revelation (see D&C 37) to gather in Ohio
The Saints were commanded in a revelation (see D&C 37) to gather in Ohio, the first commandment concerning a gathering in this dispensation.
The second Church conference was held at Fayette, New York
The second Church conference was held at Fayette, New York.
The second conference of the Church
The second conference of the Church of Jesus Christ (later named "Church of Latter-Day Saints" and still later named "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints") holds its second conference. The church has 62 members. The main order of business concerns revelations Book-of-Mormon witness Hiram Page had received through a seer stone. Joseph presents the conference with a new revelation which authorizes him alone to receive revelations for the Church. At the conference "Brother Joseph Smith, Jr., was appointed by the voice of the conference to receive and write Revelations and Commandments for this Church."
The Three Witnesses ordain Orson Hyde,
The Three Witnesses ordain Orson Hyde, David W. Patten, Luke Johnson, William E. McLellin, John F. Boynton, and William Smith apostles.
This certifies that Charles C. Rich
This certifies that Charles C. Rich was duly elected a president of the Highpriesthood in Zion and was ordained to that office under the hand of John Whitmer and William W. Phelps presidents. Also Harvey Green to the presidency of Elders in Caldwell Co. Mo. at the same time. [John Whitmer, recorder]
This day Brother Calvin Stodard Stoddard
This day Brother Calvin Stodard [Stoddard] came forward and gave up his licence to the Bishop and confessed that he had not magnified his office but had transgressed and been out of the way.
This day was also spent in studying, & writing history, by the presidency
This day was also spent in studying, & writing history, by the presidency. …
Twelve air their grievances with the First Presidency
Twelve air their grievances with the First Presidency, the presidency apologizes, covenant with each other.
Unauthorized Excerpts from Book of Mormon Published
Unauthorized Excerpts from Book of Mormon Published
W. W. Phelps, Isaac Morley, John
W. W. Phelps, Isaac Morley, John Whitmer, Edward Partridge, John Corrill, and A. S. Gilbert write Governor Daniel Dunklin for assistance: state militia or United States Rangers to restore Mormons to their homes in Jackson County; authorization for Mormon men to organize themselves into companies of Jackson Guards armed by the state; and a court of enquiry.
Wilfred Woodruff History
After the editor of The Reflector (Palmyra) prints extracts from the unpublished Book of Mormon in January of 1830, the Prophet briefly travels to Palmyra from Harmony to stop unauthorized publishing.
William E. McLellin writes the Twelve
William E. McLellin writes the Twelve expressing surprize and gratitude for their invitation to return to the quorum.
William Marks sells eight Kirtland properties
William Marks sells eight Kirtland properties for the Church and continues to dispose of property until July 11, when he transfers ownership of the House of the Lord (also known as the "Stone Temple," and "Chapel House") to Mead, Stafford & Company of Buffalo for goods purchased in 1836.
1831
[Joseph, Oliver, and Frederick] bowed before the Lord
[Joseph, Oliver, and Frederick] bowed before the Lord. and united in prayer, that god would continue to deliver me. and my brethren from Doctor Hurlbut, that he may not prevail against us in the law suite that is pending: and also that god would soften down the hearts of E[lijah] Smith, J[osiah] Jones, _ Lowd [Lord] and Lyman, also Bardsley, that they might obey the gospel, or, if they would not repent, that the Lord would send faithful saints, to purchase their farms. that this stake may be strengthened and and its borders enlarged, O! Lord Grant it for christs Sake amen.
[Mary Fielding:] Brother Joseph came to see us a few days since
[Mary Fielding:] Brother Joseph came to see us a few days since for the last time previous to his going on a journey to Messouri he Brother Rigdon, Bro. Hyrum S W S & others are all gone on very important business and are not expected back for some months
[Wayne Sentinel: D
[Wayne Sentinel: D. P. Hurlbut is in Palmyra] as a missionary in behalf of the people of Kirtland investigating the origin of the Mormon sect. The original manuscript of the Book [of Mormon] was written some thirty years since, by a respectable clergyman, now deceased, whose name we are not permitted to give. It was designed to be published as a romance, but the work has been superadded by come modern hand—believed to be the notorious Rigdon. These particulars have been derived by Dr. Hurlbert [Hurlbut] from the widow of the author of the original manuscript.
1831 Church Membership 680
Joseph and Emma’s twins, Louisa and Thaddeus, born; they live only three hours.
A Church conference was held at Kirtland with first high priest ordinations
A Church conference was held at Kirtland with first high priest ordinations.
A conference at Hiram approved publishing Joseph Smith's revelations as the Book of Commandments
A conference at Hiram approved publishing Joseph Smith's revelations as the Book of Commandments.
A high council of the First
A high council of the First Presidency calls Oliver Cowdery as Church Recorder and decides, "The laborer is worthy of his hire." Pay salary and expenses for Joseph Sr. (for patriarchal blessings), Frederick G. Williams (for recording blessings), Oliver and Emma to select hymns and W. W. Phelps edit.
A warrant for the arrest David
A warrant for the arrest David W. Patten (h), Warren Parrish, and Wilford Woodruff is issued in Tennessee on the grounds that they have been "prophesying falsely, by saying that four persons who were baptized should receive the Holy Ghost in twenty-four hours, and that Christ should come the second time before this generation passed away." Charges dropped against Wilford since he wasn't present at the time. The other two are acquitted the next day.
A weekly Universalist paper in Utica
A weekly Universalist paper in Utica publishes a letter from A. W. B. [Abram W. Benton] of South Bainbridge, New York about Joseph's 1826 and 1830 treasure seeking trials. In the first, "considering his youth, (he being then a minor,) and thinking he might reform his conduct, he was designedly allowed to escape."
A. S. Gilbert writes Governor Daniel
A. S. Gilbert writes Governor Daniel Dunklin that church attorney Doniphan has seen Attorney General Wells, who apprised him of the governor's intention to convene a court of inquiry in Jackson County to investigate mob action against the Mormons. Under current circumstances church leaders would be unable to assemble witnesses in the immediate future in that County.
Adoption of Murdock Twins
Adoption of Murdock Twins
After walking 250 miles on muddy
After walking 250 miles on muddy roads, Parley reaches the Coltrin home in Strongsville, Ohio, 40 miles from Kirtland. The Coltrins were among those baptized by the Lamanite missionaries en route to Missouri. Sick, he remains two weeks before leaving for Kirtland.
Also it was agreed by the council, that Sidney Rigdon and F
Also it was agreed by the council, that Sidney Rigdon and F. G. Williams exert themselves in divising ways and means with the setock [sic] on hand, the available outstanding claims, of the council <company>, and such other means as they may deem most proper, to discharge the company's debts. Mr. Rigdon just returned from the state of New York. Two days after, I accompanied several friends to Mr. R.'s residence, and found him in conversation with a Methodist elder. … Mr. Smith arrived at Kirtland the next day … [Atchison immediately replies:] You are hereby ordered to range the line between Caldwell and Ray counties with your company of volunteers, and prevent, if possible, any invasion of Ray county by persons in arms whatever [and] inquire into the state of things in Daviess county … [Joseph Smith III] was born in a house put up for his father on Isaac Morley's farm. His mother had hard labor and the blood went to her head which became black. The prophet became frightened and sent to Willoughby for Dr. Card, and told the messenger to run his horse. The doctor came and bled her and delivered the son. I saw Dr. Card at the Flats on his return home, who informed me and laughed heartily about Jo's revelation that the Mormons should not employ physicians. One of their mid-wives, old Mrs. Birdsley, told me of Jo's inconsistency in calling Dr. Card, and came near leaving them for it. [Joseph:] Large contracts have been entered into for lands on all sides, where our enemies have signed away their rights. We are indebted to them, but our brethren from abroad have only come with their money, take these contracts [mortgages], relieve their brethren from the pecuniary ebarrassments under which they now labor, and procure for themselves a peaceable place among us. This place must and will be built up, and every brother that will take hold and help secure and discharge those contracts that have been made, shall be rich. [Joseph:] P S Brethren if I were with you I should take an active part in your sufferings, and although nature shrinks, yet my spirit would not let me forsake you unto death god helping me oh be of good cheer for our redemption draweth near Oh God save my brethren in Zion Oh brethren give up all to god forsake all for Christ sake [Orson Pratt:] At this conference, the Prophet Joseph was acknowledged President of the High Priesthood, and hands were laid on him by Elder Sidney Rigdon, who sealed upon his head the blessings which he had formerly received. I was appointed to preside over the Elders and was set apart and ordained by Sidney Rigdon;. [Re: last December: At other times they are taken with a fit of jabbering that which they neither understand themselves nor anybody else, and this they call speaking foreign languages by divine inspiration."
Alvah Beman had been tempted to doubt the things which we received on saturday
Alvah Beman had been tempted to doubt the things which we received on saturday evening and he made an humble confession, and asked forgiveness of the school, which was joyfully given; and he said he would try to resist satan in future
Apostle Oliver Cowdery baptizes Parley P.
Apostle Oliver Cowdery baptizes Parley P. Pratt in Seneca Lake. Parley is confirmed and ordained an elder the same day.
At about 3. oclock P.M I
At about 3. oclock P.M I dismissed the School and the presidency; retired to the loft of the printing office, where we attended to the ordinance of washing our bodies in pure water, we also perfumed our bodies and our heads, in the name of the Lord
Attends feast at N. K. Whitney's
Attends feast at N. K. Whitney's with his parents and Emma. Large assembly. Joseph Sr. blesses several. Could this feast and that of the 7th be the same?
Birth and Death of Unnamed Twins
Birth and Death of Unnamed Twins
Bishop Edward Partridge and his counselors
Bishop Edward Partridge and his counselors submit to the high council a plan to raise funds for the church based on an annual contribution of 2% of a man's net worth.
Bishop Whitney notifies Sylvester that Sidney
Bishop Whitney notifies Sylvester that Sidney has lodged a complaint that he has "been guilty of violating the laws of the Church" and the high council will convene the next day to consider the accusation
Book of Commandments to be Published
Book of Commandments to be Published