A Church branch was established in Colesville, New York
A Church branch was established in Colesville, New York.
926 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 1 of 5, covering 1830 to 1831. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1830
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.
Binding of Book of Mormon Began
Binding of Book of Mormon Began
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 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.
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."
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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."
JS Began Inspired Revision of Bible
JS Began Inspired Revision of Bible
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's Trials in South Bainbridge and Colesville
JS's Trials in South Bainbridge and Colesville
Mission to Unorganized Territory
Mission to Unorganized Territory
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.
Parley P. Pratt and others began a mission to the Lamanites
Parley P. Pratt and others began a mission to the Lamanites.
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.
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 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.
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.
The 1830 Church Membership 280
1830 Church Membership 280
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 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 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.
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.
1831
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. 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
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.
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.
Book of Commandments to be Published
Book of Commandments to be Published
Church purchases three farms, including a parcel from Peter French that includes a brickyard
Church purchases three farms, including a parcel from Peter French that includes a brickyard. Frederick is appointed superintendent of the yard.
Clay county citizens meet with Mormon
Clay county citizens meet with Mormon representatives
Clay County, Lyman Wight's home. Members
Clay County, Lyman Wight's home. Members of the new high council are ordained, replacing the bishopric as the presiding authority in Missouri. Joseph ordains David to be his successor should he fall. Joseph says his work is now complete.
Colesville Saints Arrived in Independence
Colesville Saints Arrived in Independence
Conference designates Heber C
Conference designates Heber C. Kimball to lead mission to England.
Cornerstone of the House of the Lord is laid in Kirtland
Cornerstone of the House of the Lord is laid in Kirtland.
D&C 1 was revealed during the Hiram conference
D&C 1 was revealed during the Hiram conference.
D&C 100 (Perrysburgh, New York): Sidney to be Joseph's spokesman
D&C 100 (Perrysburgh, New York): Sidney to be Joseph's spokesman.
D&C 106, 117, 118, 120, and an unpublished revelation are
D&C 106, 117, 118, 120, and an unpublished revelation are received in Far West.
D&C 107 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 107 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 121–123: Prayer and prophecies
D&C 121–123: Prayer and prophecies
D&C 133 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio
D&C 133 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio.
D&C 22: All ordinances are done
D&C 22: All ordinances are done away, all must be baptized into the church.
D&C 24 Harmony Joseph to stop sinning,
D&C 24 (Harmony) Joseph to stop sinning, magnify his office; go to Colesville; branch there to support him or be cursed; calling to write what Comforter gives, expound scriptures, bless the churches; Oliver to declare the gospel; do not require miracles except casting out devils, healing the sick, power over serpents, etc; dust feet against those who reject you; no purse or scrip; prune the vineyard.
D&C 26 Harmony: Joseph, Oliver, and John
D&C 26 (Harmony): Joseph, Oliver, and John to devote their time to studying scriptures, preaching, and supporting the church at Colesville. All things to be done by common consent.
D&C 30: David Whitmer has not been diligent
D&C 30: David Whitmer has not been diligent. Peter Whitmer Jr. to accompany Oliver on mission. Oliver is to build up the church among the Lamanites and only Joseph is above him in the church.
D&C 32 Fayette: Parley P. Pratt h
D&C 32 (Fayette): Parley P. Pratt (h) and Ziba Peterson to join Oliver's mission to the Lamanites.
D&C 39 was revealed to James Covel at Fayette, New York
D&C 39 was revealed to James Covel at Fayette, New York.
D&C 40 was revealed to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon
D&C 40 was revealed to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon.
D&C 41 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio, calling Edward Partridge as bishop
D&C 41 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio, calling Edward Partridge as bishop.
D&C 42 was revealed in two parts at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 42 was revealed in two parts at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 43 and 44 were revealed at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 43 and 44 were revealed at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 44 (Kirtland): Missionaries to return to Kirtland in June
D&C 44 (Kirtland): Missionaries to return to Kirtland in June; Joseph and Sidney to visit the poor and minister to their needs.
D&C 45 was revealed to the Church at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 45 was revealed to the Church at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 46 Kirtland: Admit all to public
D&C 46 (Kirtland): Admit all to public meetings, all members to sacrament meetings, transgressors not to partake of sacrament, honest seekers to sacrament and confirmation meetings; gifts of the Spirit.
D&C 46, 47, and 48 were revealed at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 46, 47, and 48 were revealed at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 49 was revealed to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P
D&C 49 was revealed to Sidney Rigdon, Parley P. Pratt, and Leman Copley.
D&C 50 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 50 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 51 was revealed at Thompson, Ohio
D&C 51 was revealed at Thompson, Ohio.
D&C 52 was revealed to Church elders at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 52 was revealed to Church elders at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 53 was revealed to Algernon Sidney Gilbert at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 53 was revealed to Algernon Sidney Gilbert at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 54 was revealed to Newel Knight at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 54 was revealed to Newel Knight at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 55 to W. W. Phelps: called
D&C 55 to W. W. Phelps: called to be baptized, ordained, assist Oliver in printing, select and write school books, go to Missouri with Joseph, Sidney, and others.
D&C 55 was revealed to William W
D&C 55 was revealed to William W. Phelps at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 56 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 56 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 57 was revealed in Jackson County, Missouri, designating Zion
D&C 57 was revealed in Jackson County, Missouri, designating Zion.
D&C 58 was revealed in Jackson County, Missouri
D&C 58 was revealed in Jackson County, Missouri.
D&C 59 was revealed in Jackson County, Missouri
D&C 59 was revealed in Jackson County, Missouri.
D&C 60 was revealed in Independence, Missouri
D&C 60 was revealed in Independence, Missouri.
D&C 61 was revealed on the Missouri River at McIlwaine's Bend
D&C 61 was revealed on the Missouri River at McIlwaine's Bend.
D&C 62 Chariton, Missouri to John Murdock,
D&C 62 (Chariton, Missouri) to John Murdock, Hyrum, Harvey Whitlock, and David Whitmer: Missions are not finished, but they may go to Zion, before returning to their labors. Joseph, Sidney, and Oliver continue overland journey to St. Louis, where they meet W. W. Phelps and Sidney Gilbert. Joseph, Sidney, and Oliver take the stage to Kirtland, while William and Sidney Gilbert took the steamboat down the Mississippi to the Ohio, then east on the Ohio to Wellsville, 90 miles southeast of Kirtland.
D&C 62 was revealed on the Missouri River at Chariton, Missouri
D&C 62 was revealed on the Missouri River at Chariton, Missouri.
D&C 63 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 63 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 64 was revealed to Church elders at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 64 was revealed to Church elders at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 65 Hiram: keys of the kingdom
D&C 65 (Hiram): keys of the kingdom committed to men; gospel to roll forth as the stone cut out of the mountain without hands; Son of Man to return in glory; kingdom of God goes forth that the kingdom of heaven may come.
D&C 65 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio
D&C 65 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio.
D&C 66 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio
D&C 66 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio.
D&C 67 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio
D&C 67 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio.
D&C 68 Hiram: inspired statements of missionaries
D&C 68 (Hiram): inspired statements of missionaries are scripture, sealing power. First-born descendants of Aaron and bishops. Bishops and high priests tried only by the First Presidency. Parents' responsibility to teach and baptize children at 8.
D&C 68 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio
D&C 68 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio.
D&C 69 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio
D&C 69 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio.
D&C 70 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio
D&C 70 was revealed at Hiram, Ohio.
D&C 71 Hiram: time to stop work
D&C 71 (Hiram): time to [stop work on Bible revisions and] proclaim the gospel, expound the mysteries, "confound your enemies [Ezra Booth]."
D&C 71 was revealed to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon at Hiram, Ohio
D&C 71 was revealed to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon at Hiram, Ohio.
D&C 72 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 72 was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 91 Kirtland: Apocrypha contains many true
D&C 91 (Kirtland): Apocrypha contains many true things, mostly translated correctly, does not need to be translated.
D&C 95 Kirtland: Dimensions of the house
D&C 95 (Kirtland): Dimensions of the house of the Lord. For the endowment of power, Sunday services, school of the prophets.
D&C 98 raise standard of peace, not revenge
D&C 98 raise standard of peace, not revenge.
D&C Joseph and others flee Kirtland,
D&C Joseph and others flee Kirtland, arriving in Far West on March 14.
David Whitmer baptizes Newel Knight first of his family
David Whitmer baptizes Newel Knight (first of his family).
Dedication of Zion and Temple Site
Dedication of Zion and Temple Site
Divine Origin of Book of Commandments Presented
Divine Origin of Book of Commandments Presented
Doctrine & Covenants Section 1 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 1 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the Lord’s 'Preface'
Doctrine & Covenants Section 133 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 133 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the original "Appendix"; Second Coming; missionary work
Doctrine & Covenants Section 38 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 38 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to equality; wars
Doctrine & Covenants Section 39 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 39 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to James Covill
Doctrine & Covenants Section 40 was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 40 was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in matters relating to concerning James Covill
Doctrine & Covenants Section 41 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 41 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the church; Edward Partridge called as bishop
Doctrine & Covenants Section 42 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 42 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to "the law" of the church
Doctrine & Covenants Section 43 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 43 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the Role of President of the Church; missionary work; forces of nature
Doctrine & Covenants Section 44 was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 44 was given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon in matters relating to Church conference called
Doctrine & Covenants Section 45 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 45 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Matthew chapter 24 explained; missionary work; Christ as advocate
Doctrine & Covenants Section 46 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 46 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to sacrament meeting, gifts of the Spirit
Doctrine & Covenants Section 47 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 47 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to John Whitmer to keep history of church