Missouri Governor Refused Assistance to Saints
Missouri Governor Refused Assistance to Saints
926 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 4 of 5, covering 1834 to 1836. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1834
Missouri High Council Organized
Missouri High Council Organized
Name of Church Changed
Name of Church Changed
Near Greenville, Indiana—a dozen miles from the Ohio river—the stagecoach horses bolt and start
Near Greenville, Indiana—a dozen miles from the Ohio river—the stagecoach horses bolt and start to run away. Joseph and Newel jump. Newel but gets a foot caught in a wheel,breaking his leg and foot. Sidney remains in the coach and continues on to Kirtland, where his nine-year-old daughter, Nancy, is seriously ill. Joseph remains with Newel while he recovers.
Newel Knight is unable to pray
Newel Knight is unable to pray in public. The devil takes possession of him and Joseph Smith casts him out. Newel has a vision of Jesus Christ and is assured of eternal life.
Newel Knight moves Joseph and Emma from Harmony to Fayette (David Whitmer home)
Newel Knight moves Joseph and Emma from Harmony to Fayette (David Whitmer home).
Official name of the Church becomes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Official name of the Church becomes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Parley P. Pratt and Orson Hyde reported that Governor Dunklin declined militia support
Parley P. Pratt and Orson Hyde reported that Governor Dunklin declined militia support.
Plight of Exiled Saints
Plight of Exiled Saints
Priesthood bearers who do not observe
Priesthood bearers who do not observe the literal interpretation of the Word of Wisdom are not to be fellowshipped. John Whitmer, W. W. Phelps,Edward Partridge, Isaac Morley, and John Corrill are authorized to sell Far West lots for the church.
Reorganization of United Firm
Reorganization of United Firm
Revelation on Camp of Israel
Revelation on Camp of Israel
Revelation on Redemption of Zion
Revelation on Redemption of Zion
School committee reaches agreement for Mr.
School committee reaches agreement for Mr. Seixas to continue and bring his family to Kirtland.
Second petition, signed by 114 persons,
Second petition, signed by 114 persons, including Edward Partridge, W. W. Phelps, John Whitmer, John Corrill, Isaac Morley, and Algernon Sidney Gilbert, is forwarded to the president of the United States.
The "Lamanite missionaries," now joined by Kirtland physician Frederick G
The "Lamanite missionaries," now joined by Kirtland physician Frederick G. Williams, leave Kirtland for Independence, Missouri.
The Camp of Israel arrived at Fishing River; a mob assembled but abandoned attack
The Camp of Israel arrived at Fishing River; a mob assembled but abandoned attack.
The Camp of Israel departed Kirtland on its Missouri mission
The Camp of Israel departed Kirtland on its Missouri mission.
The Evening and the Morning Star ceases publication (Oliver Cowdery, last editor)
The Evening and the Morning Star ceases publication (Oliver Cowdery, last editor).
The first stake in the Church
The first stake in the Church was created in Kirtland, Ohio, with Joseph Smith as president, and on the same day the first high council of the Church was organized. (See D&C 102). A similar organization was created in Clay-Caldwell counties in Missouri on July 3, 1834, with David Whitmer as president.
The first time Joseph and family
The first time Joseph and family came to Kirtland they lived with Isaac Morley, Lucy's father. Later "Father Morley" built a small house for them on his farm. The twins were born here [on April 30]. Lucy [Morley] and her elder sister kept house for Emma Smith while she was ill.
The Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate first published in Kirtland
The Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate first published in Kirtland, Ohio (Oliver Cowdery, editor).
The night the meteors fell in 1833
The night the meteors fell in 1833, the Mormons sent men on horseback for miles about Kirtland to arouse the people. They got me up at three o'clock A.M., they claimed it was the fore-runner of some wonderful event, and it was said and believed. Prophet Jo said there would be no more stars seen in the heavens.
The U.S. Secretary of War informs
The U.S. Secretary of War informs Mormons in Jackson County, Missouri that the U.S. president has no constitutional authority to use federal troops to enforce local laws.
Vigilantes fire on first Mormon settlers
Vigilantes fire on first Mormon settlers at DeWitt.
Wilford Woodruff: At early Candlelight the heavens began to show forth the signs
Wilford Woodruff: At early Candlelight the heavens began to show forth the signs in fulfillment of the Prophecy of JOEL …The clouds of fire & blood began to arise in the N. E & reached unto the N. W which principly covered the horizon. The reflection of the Clouds upon the earth which was covered with Snow presented a very read appearance. It commenced at 6 oclock & continued untill 10 or past [shorthand text:] when the heavens were covered with pure red.
Wilfred Woodruff History
Leaves Kirtland for Missouri, heading one of two branches of Zion’s Camp. The “Fishing River” revelation (Doctrine and Covenants 105) disbands Zion’s Camp, 22 June 1834. Returns to Kirtland the latter part of July 1834.
Zion's Camp began its march from New Portage
Zion's Camp began its march from New Portage, Ohio, to Clay County, Mo., to assist the exiled Missouri Saints. The camp dispersed June 30.
Zion's Camp begins
Zion's Camp begins.
Zion's Camp begins its 1,000-mile march from Kirtland, Ohio toward Jackson County, Missouri
Zion's Camp begins its 1,000-mile march from Kirtland, Ohio toward Jackson County, Missouri.
Zion's Camp begins its armed march
Zion's Camp begins its armed march from Kirtland, Ohio, to Jackson County, Missouri, in obedience to a revelation of February 24: "the redemption of Zion must come by power . . . and ye shall avenge me of mine enemies."
Zion's Camp members discover skeletal remains
Zion's Camp members discover skeletal remains at an Indian mound in Missouri, and "by visions" Joseph Smith announces that "the person whose skeleton was before us was a white Lamanite, a large, thick-set man, and a man of God. His name was Zelph. He was a warrior and chieftain under the great prophet Onandagus, who was known from the Hill Cumorah, or eastern sea to the rocky Mountains." Smith's childhood home and the Hill Cumorah were at the western side of the Finger Lakes region, while Onondaga County and the Onondaga tribe were on the eastern side.
1835
"Lectures on Faith" Published
"Lectures on Faith" Published
A Church assembly approved publishing the first Doctrine and Covenants edition
A Church assembly approved publishing the first Doctrine and Covenants edition.
A jury finds Joseph and Sidney
A jury finds Joseph and Sidney guilty of violating state banking statutes in abstentia. Each is fined $1,000 plus court costs. They appeal.
A revelation in which various priesthood
A revelation in which various priesthood offices and powers were defined (see D&C 107) was received during a meeting of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve in Kirtland.
Acting on reports that the Mormons
Acting on reports that the Mormons had burned Gallatin and Millport, Governor Boggs orders 5 divisions of state militia (1200 men) to rendezvous at Fayette on November 3.
Approval to Publish Doctrine and Covenants
Approval to Publish Doctrine and Covenants
Assistant President John Smith: I called
[Assistant President John Smith:] I called the [Kirtland] High Council together last week and laid before them the case of dissenters, 28 persons were, upon mature discussion cut off from the Church. We have cut off between 40 and 50 from the Church since you left. Thus you will see the Church has taken a mighty pruning and we think she will rise in the greatness of her strength, and I rejoice, for the Lord is good and He will cut his work short in righteousness. I will rejoice for the Lord will purify His Church.
At 11 A.M. at the Kirtland
At 11 A.M. at the Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith and four counselors meet in "Most Holy Place in the Lord's House and sought for a revelation from Him to teach us concerning our going to Zion. . ." After uniting in prayer three times they "call the other Presidents, the two Bishops and their councils (each to stand in his place) and fast through the day and also the night." The "word of the Lord" comes through Joseph Smith "that those who had entered the Holy Place must not leave the House untill morning, . . .we must clense our feet and partake of the sacrament . . . Accordingly we proceeded and cleansed our faces and our feet, and then proceeded to wash each other's feet." Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith's wash each other's feet after which Rigdon washes Joseph Smith Senrio's and Hyrum Smith's feet. Joseph Smith washes Frederick G. Williams's feet and then Hyrum Smith washes David Whitmer's and Oliver Cowdery's feet. David Whitmer and William W. Phelps wash each other's feet. "The Bishops and their councils were then washed, after which we partook of the bread and wine." They stay in the temple all through the night.
At a dam built specifically for baptisms in or near Colesville
At a dam built specifically for baptisms in or near Colesville, Oliver Cowdery baptizes Emma Smith, Hezekiah Peck and wife Martha Long, Joseph Knight and wife Polly Peck, William Stringham, Joseph Knight Sr., Aaron Culver and wife Esther Peck, Levi Hall, Polly Knight, Julia Stringham, and Sally Colburn (wife of Newel Knight). Also baptized: William Stringham and wife Esther Knight, Anna Knight (wife of Freeborn De Mill).
Book of Abraham Translation
Book of Abraham Translation
Brigham flees Kirtland. Dissenters "had threatened
Brigham flees Kirtland. Dissenters "had threatened to destroy him because he would proclaim publicly and privately that he knew by the power of the Holy Ghost that I was a Prophet of the Most High God, that I had not transgressed and fallen as the apostates declared."
Brigham Young History
Organizes the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Certificate Attesting JS's Ability to Translate Egyptian Characters
Certificate Attesting JS's Ability to Translate Egyptian Characters
Church approves the Doctrine and Covenants as its third standard work
Church approves the Doctrine and Covenants as its third standard work.
Council Held to Make Final Preparations for Apostles' Departure
Council Held to Make Final Preparations for Apostles' Departure
D&C 102 Kirtland: "Presidents church Council" aka
D&C 102 (Kirtland): "Presidents church Council" (aka "standing council in Kirtland" and "high council") is organized to settle "important difficulties" that cannot be settled by the church or bishop's council.
D&C 103 (Kirtland): Jackson County saints to be restored to their lands
D&C 103 (Kirtland): Jackson County saints to be restored to their lands. They were driven from Jackson because they were not entirely obedient. Now Zion to be redeemed to power; one will be raised up like Moses to lead the people back; Parley and Lyman to gather a hundred men, also Joseph, Sidney, Hyrum, Frederick, Orson Hyde, Orson Pratt.
D&C 107 on priesthood was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 107 on priesthood was revealed at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 108 was revealed to Joseph Smith at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 108 was revealed to Joseph Smith at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 111 Salem, Massachusetts: Notwithstanding his "follies,"
D&C 111 (Salem, Massachusetts): Notwithstanding his "follies," the Lord is "not displeased" with Joseph's journey, for there are many people in the city they can reach whom the Lord will "gather out in due time for the benefit of Zion." In time, Joseph will have their wealth. The Lord will give Joseph power to pay his debts.
D&C 134 on governments and laws was adopted at a Church assembly
D&C 134 on governments and laws was adopted at a Church assembly.
D&C 33 Fayette: Ezra Thayer and Northrop Sweet called
D&C 33 (Fayette): Ezra Thayer and Northrop Sweet called on missions. Gather the elect.
D&C 42:1–73 Kirtland: Law of the Lord:
D&C 42:1–73 (Kirtland): Law of the Lord: ordination by recognized authorities only, missionaries, penalties for sins, consecration, plain clothing; idleness, elders bless the sick, the New Jerusalem, live together in love.
Doctrine & Covenants Section 107 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 107 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to priesthood; quorums
Doctrine & Covenants Section 108 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating To Lyman
Doctrine & Covenants Section 108 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating To Lyman Sherman
Doctrine & Covenants Section 134 was given to Church (declaration) in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 134 was given to Church (declaration) in matters relating to secular governments and laws in general
Doctrine and Covenants Available for Purchase
Doctrine and Covenants Available for Purchase
Doctrine and Covenants Copyright
Doctrine and Covenants Copyright
Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of the Latter Day Saints published by Joseph
Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of the Latter Day Saints published by Joseph Smith.
Doctrine and Covenants published
A committee compiles Joseph Smith’s revelations for publication; the book grows through later additions and remains open-ended scripture.
Doctrine and Covenants Typesetting
Doctrine and Covenants Typesetting
Egyptian Mummies and Papyri Purchased
Egyptian Mummies and Papyri Purchased
Evening and Morning Star Published
Evening and Morning Star Published
Exiled Saints Encouraged to Petition Governor
Exiled Saints Encouraged to Petition Governor
Ezra Both letter #2 published: Mormon
Ezra Both letter #2 published: Mormon claims of restoration. City of Zion in Missouri for second coming. Mormons to inherit treasures of enemies. Baptism, High Priesthood. Miracles postponed to Missouri. Revelations as commandments. Bible inferior. Emma wanted Joseph to quit. Martin Harris conspicuous.
First edition of A Collection of Sacred Hymns (selected by Emma Smith
First edition of A Collection of Sacred Hymns (selected by Emma Smith, 90 hymns) published by W.W. Phelps in Kirtland, Ohio.
Following the organization of the Seventy
Following the organization of the Seventy preparatory to their anointing in the House of the Lord, many spiritual manifestations are reported, including Zebedee Coltrin's vision of "the Savior extended before him, as upon the cross, and a little after, crowned with glory upon his head above the brightness of the sun."
In 1835 there were 84 missionaries
In 1835 there were 84 missionaries called to serve.
In Monroe, Oliver Cowdery gives the Kirtland Safety Society $5,600 in Monroe bank notes
In Monroe, Oliver Cowdery gives the Kirtland Safety Society $5,600 in Monroe bank notes, not for stock.
In the summer of 1830 Joseph
In the summer of 1830 Joseph was arraigned again. Oliver testified "that said Smith found with the plates, from which he translated his book, two transparent stones, resembling glass, set in silver bows. That by looking through these, he was able to read in English, the reformed Egyptian characters, which were engraved on the plates." Josiah Stowell testified that he and Joseph almost succeeded in treasure seeking, but "did not get quite to it!" Addison Austin testified that he asked Joseph "to tell him honestly whether he could see this money or not. Smith hesitated some time, but finally replied, 'to be candid, between you and me, I cannot, any more than you or any body else; but any way to get a living.'"
Instruction on Washing of Feet and Endowment
Instruction on Washing of Feet and Endowment
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps purchase
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps purchase land that will become Far West.
John Whitmer Made Editor of Messenger and Advocate
John Whitmer Made Editor of Messenger and Advocate
Joseph and his companions speak in nearby Colborne and are opposed by a Wesleyan
Joseph and his companions speak in nearby Colborne and are opposed by a Wesleyan Methodist who was "destitute of reason or knowledge." A Mr. Wilkeson, a leading Methodist, seems receptive, however.
Joseph leads 150 men to Adam-ondi-Ahman
Joseph leads 150 men to Adam-ondi-Ahman to protect the Saints.
Joseph Smith and others selected the Twelve Apostles at Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith and others selected the Twelve Apostles at Kirtland, Ohio.
Joseph Smith announces a revelation on priesthood which includes statements that the First Presidency
Joseph Smith announces a revelation on priesthood which includes statements that the First Presidency, Quorum of Twelve Apostles, First Quorum of Seventy, and central high council are all "equal in authority." The revelation authorized the Twelve to ordain patriarchs in "large branches," but not stakes where only the First Presidency ordained patriarchs until October 1844.The "Twelve met in council and had a time of general confession. On reviewing our past course we are satisfied and feel to confess also that we have not realized the importance of our calling to that degree that we ought. We have been light minded and vain and in many things done WRONG, WRONG. For all these things we have asked forgiveness of our Heavenly Father, and wherein we have grieved or wounded the feelings of the Presidency we ask their forgiveness."
Joseph Smith History
Receives revelation on priesthood (Doctrine and Covenants 107).
Joseph Smith instructed apostles on washing of feet and the endowment
Joseph Smith instructed apostles on washing of feet and the endowment.
Joseph Smith purchased Egyptian mummies and papyri at Kirtland, Ohio
Joseph Smith purchased Egyptian mummies and papyri at Kirtland, Ohio.
Joseph Smith purchases Egyptian mummies with papyrus rolls
Joseph Smith purchases Egyptian mummies with papyrus rolls, later published as the Book of Abraham.
Joseph Smith records in his journal:
Joseph Smith records in his journal: "This after noon labored on the Egyptian alphabet in company with Brothers Oliver Cowdery and William W. Phelps. The system of astronomy was unfolded to us."
Joseph Smith worked on the Book of Abraham translation
Joseph Smith worked on the Book of Abraham translation.
Joseph Smith writes: "Soon
Joseph Smith writes: "Soon after this, some of the Saints at Kirtland purchased the mummies and papyrus, . . . I commenced the translation of some of the characters or hieroglyphics, and much to our joy found that one of the rolls contained the writings of Abraham, another the writings of Joseph of Egypt, etc., a more full account of which will appear in its place, as I proceed to examine or unfold them."
Joseph, David, Martin, and Oliver meet
Joseph, David, Martin, and Oliver meet with members of Zion's Camp and select members of the First Quorum of the Seventy.
Journey of Twelve Apostles to Northeast
Journey of Twelve Apostles to Northeast
JS Hosted Robert Matthews
JS Hosted Robert Matthews
JS Prepared Instruction on Priesthood
JS Prepared Instruction on Priesthood
JS's Conflict with William Smith
JS's Conflict with William Smith
JS's Visit to Kirtland Temple
JS's Visit to Kirtland Temple
Kirtland council. Frederick G. Williams to manage
Kirtland council. Frederick G. Williams to manage brickyard at the French farm and hire workers, also to rent the farm. Ezra Thayer to purchase Arnold Mason's tannery.
Kirtland high council meets to try
Kirtland high council meets to try President Frederick G. Williams, President David Whitmer, Apostles Parley P. Pratt (h) and Lyman E. Johnson, and Warren Parrish, a seventy. Cannot decide if the council has jurisdiction. Lyman and Orson accuse Joseph of misrepresentation and extortion. Dissidents meet in the temple, declare Joseph fallen; want to David to lead.
Lamanite missionaries Oliver Cowdery, Parley P.
Lamanite missionaries Oliver Cowdery, Parley P. Pratt (h), Ziba Peterson, Peter Whitmer Jr., and Frederick G. Williams decide to send Parley back to Kirtland to report results.
Lorenzo Snow History
Ordained as one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve.
Members of Seventy Selected
Members of Seventy Selected
Members of the Camp of Israel were selected as Seventy members
Members of the Camp of Israel were selected as Seventy members.
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve left Kirtland for the eastern states mission
Members of the Quorum of the Twelve left Kirtland for the eastern states mission.
Members of the Quroum of the Twelve left Kirtland for the eastern states
Members of the Quroum of the Twelve left Kirtland for the eastern states on their first mission as apostles.
Michael H. Chandler exhibit four Egyptian
Michael H. Chandler exhibit four Egyptian mummies and at least two rolls of papyrus in Kirtland, Ohio. He then sells the mummies and papyrus scrolls to Joseph Smith who begins to translate them using his white seer stone. His translation is later published as the Book of Abraham.
Michael H. Chandler gives Joseph Smith
Michael H. Chandler gives Joseph Smith the following certificate: "KIRTLAND, July 6, 1835. This is to make known to all who may be desirous, concerning the knowledge of Mr. Joseph Smith, Jun., in deciphering the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic characters in my possession, which I have, in many eminent cities, showed to the most learned; and, from the information that I could ever learn, or meet with, I find that of Mr. Joseph Smith, Jun., to correspond in the most minute matters. MICHAEL H. CHANDLER, Traveling with, and proprietor of, Egyptian mummies.'
Missouri Governor Daniel Dunklin writes W
[Missouri Governor Daniel Dunklin writes W. W. Phelps, Isaac Morley, John Whitmer, Edward Partridge, John Corrill, A. S. Gilbert:] I am very sensible indeed of the injuries your people complain of, & should consider myself very remiss in the discharge of my duties, were I not to do every thing in my power, consistent with a legal exercise of them, to afford your society the redress to which they seem entitled. One of your requests needs no evidence to support the right to have it granted; it is, that your people be put in possession of their homes from which they have been [2] expelled. But what may be the duties of the Executive after that, will depend upon contingencies.
Missouri high council lays out nine
Missouri high council lays out nine charges against Presidents W. W. Phelps and John Whitmer.
Monday conference begins in Amherst school house. Thomas
(Monday) conference begins in Amherst school house. Thomas B. Marsh conducts, Joseph offers prayer.
Northern Times first published in Kirtland, Ohio (Frederick G
Northern Times first published in Kirtland, Ohio (Frederick G. Williams, editor).
Northern Times Published
Northern Times Published
Oliver baptizes Peter Whitmer Sr., Vincent
Oliver baptizes Peter Whitmer Sr., Vincent Jolly, Richard Z. Peterson (Ziba Peterson), Elizabeth Anne Whitmer in Seneca Lake.
Oliver baptizes, by all accounts, Joseph
Oliver baptizes, by all accounts, Joseph Sr. and Martin Harris in Crooked Brook; also by most accounts, Sarah W. Rockwell; and by some accounts, also Lucy Smith. Joseph Sr. and Martin (and others?) are baptized at night "Because of persecution."
Oliver Cowdery's Presentation of Hebrew Study Materials
Oliver Cowdery's Presentation of Hebrew Study Materials
On a tour through New York,
On a tour through New York, Joseph, Sidney, Parley, Lyman, John Murdock, Orson Pratt, and Orson Hyde, hold a conference at Avon to raise volunteers to redeem Zion and $2,000 to "deliver Kirtland from Debt for the present." Four elders are appointed to raise $2,000.
Organization of Session of Elders School
Organization of Session of Elders School
Orson Hyde and John Gould reach Kirtland with "the melencholly intelegen[ce] of the riot
Orson Hyde and John Gould reach Kirtland with "the melencholly intelegen[ce] of the riot in Zion with the inhabitants in pers[ec]uting the brethren."
Preface to Doctrine and Covenants
Preface to Doctrine and Covenants
Quorum of the Twelve organized
The Twelve are called and ordained as traveling ministers, the body that will later lead the Church after Joseph Smith’s death and still governs it today.
Revelation defining priesthood offices received in Kirtland, Ohio
Revelation defining priesthood offices received in Kirtland, Ohio.
Revelation west of Independence for Oliver
Revelation (west of Independence) for Oliver Cowdery, W. W. Phelps, Joseph Coe, and Ziba Peterson as they were about to commence a mission to Native Americans in Missouri, as recalled by W. W. Phelps in 1861: "For it is my will, that in time, ye should take unto you wives of the Lamanites and Nephites, that their posterity may become white, delightsome and Just, for even now their females are more virtuous than the gentiles." Since three of the four were already married, and the fourth—Ziba Peterson—would marry Rebecca Hooper within a month—this passage is sometimes used as an argument that plural marriage was envisioned as early as 1831.
Rules for the house of the Lord are approved by the presidency
Rules for the house of the Lord are approved by the presidency, high council of Kirtland, high council of Zion, Twelve, Bishop and counselors of Zion, Bishop and counselors of Kirtland, and Seventy. Kirtland quorum presidents. John Corrill to "take charge of the house of the Lord in Kirtland."
The 100–150 armed men ride into DeWitt
100–150 armed men ride into DeWitt and give the Mormons to October 1 to leave the county.
The 1835 Church Membership 8,835
1835 Church Membership 8,835
The Church published a collection
The Church published a collection of hymns and sacred songs selected by Emma Smith. She had been appointed to the work in July 1830 (see D&C 25), but destruction of the Independence, Mo., printing press by a mob in 1833 had delayed publication.
The Church published the Doctrine and Covenants at Kirtland, Ohio
The Church published the Doctrine and Covenants at Kirtland, Ohio.
The Doctrine and Covenants is published
The Doctrine and Covenants is published.
The First Quorum of the Seventy
The First Quorum of the Seventy was organized in Kirtland, and its first seven presidents, who were also selected from members of Zion's Camp, were named.
The July issue of the Evening and Morning Star contains a controversial article
The July issue of the Evening and Morning Star contains a controversial article by W. W. Phelps quoting Missouri state law and constitution regarding freed blacks entering the state and freedom of religion.
The Quorum of the Twelve was organized after the three witnesses to the Book
The Quorum of the Twelve was organized after the three witnesses to the Book of Mormon, as directed by revelation (see D&C 18), selected 12 apostles at a meeting of the members of Zion's Camp in Kirtland, Ohio.
The remainder of this month, I
The remainder of this month, I was continually engaged in translating an alphabet to the Book of Abraham. and arrangeing a grammar of the Egyptian language as practiced by the ancients.
The Twelve Apostles departed Kirtland on a journey to the eastern United States
The Twelve Apostles departed Kirtland on a journey to the eastern United States.
Twelve discuss fulfilling the requirement of a July 8
Twelve discuss fulfilling the requirement of a July 8, 1838 revelation (D&C 118) that they leave on a mission to Europe from Far West on April 26, 1839. "Many of the Authorities considered, in our present persecuted and scattered condition, the Lord would not require the Twelve to fulfill his words to the letter, and he would take the will for the deed; but I felt differently and so did those of the Quorum who were with me. I told them the Lord God had spoken, and it was our duty to obey and leave the event in his hands and he would protect us.
1836
A conference of elders renames the Church of Christ to the Church
A conference of elders renames the Church of Christ to the Church of the Latter Day Saints at Sidney's suggestion.
A mass meeting of citizens at Liberty
A mass meeting of citizens at Liberty, Mo., passed a resolution to expel the Saints from Clay County. By December many had relocated on Shoal Creek (later known as Far West) in the newly established Caldwell County, located northeast of Clay County.
A. S. Gilbert, W. W. Phelps,
A. S. Gilbert, W. W. Phelps, and "Edward Partridge, &c." write the governor, "We think the time is just at hand, when our Society will be glad to avail themselves of the protection of a military guard, that they may return to Jackson county." They request "an order on the commanding officer, to be sent by return of mail, that we might have it in our hands to present when our people are ready to start."
Ad Hoc Committee of Citizens Demanded Saints Leave
Ad Hoc Committee of Citizens Demanded Saints Leave
Adam-ondi-Ahman stake organized in the grove
Adam-ondi-Ahman stake organized in the grove near Lyman Wight's house, Joseph Smith Jr. presiding. Uncle John Smith is named president of the stake, with Reynolds Cahoon and Lyman Wight counselors. Vinson Knight acting bishop. President John Smith then organizes the High Council: John Lemon, Daniel Stanton, Mayhew Hillman, Daniel Carter, Isaac Perry, Harrison Sagers, Alanson Brown, Thomas Gordon, Lorenzo Barnes, George A. Smith, Harvey Olmstead, Ezra Thayer. Lorenzo Barnes, clerk. Sing "the well-known hymn Adam-ondi-Ahman." Benediction by Joseph Smith, Jr.
Agreement to Citizens' Demands to Leave Clay County
Agreement to Citizens' Demands to Leave Clay County
At a meeting of the Anointed
At a meeting of the Anointed Quorum's Sunday prayer meeting, the Prophet presented his Appeal to the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont. (Of the thirty-eight members, only Hyrum and Mary were absent.) The appeal asked Vermonters to "rise in the majesty of virtuous freemen, and by all honorable means help to bring Missouri to the bar of justice." After discussion by both men and women, the Appeal was dedicated by prayer.
At New Portage, Joseph and Oliver
At New Portage, Joseph and Oliver heal a sick woman. Joseph explains the gift of tongues is for missionary work, not administrative hearings. Several disciplinary actions.
Birth of Frederick Granger Williams Smith
Birth of Frederick Granger Williams Smith
Book of Mormon witnesses Oliver Cowdery,
Book of Mormon witnesses Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, John Whitmer, Apostle Lyman E. Johnson, and Mormon editor William W. Phelps flee for their lives after receiving a written death-threat signed by Danite chief Sampson Avard, two members of the First Presidency, and eighty other Danites. This is two days after Sidney Rigdon announced that the church will now fulfill the commandment to treat dissenters as "salt" to be "trodden under the foot of men."
Brigham Young writes: "I attended the solemn assembly, and with my brethren
Brigham Young writes: "I attended the solemn assembly, and with my brethren of the Twelve, received my washings and anointings, and was privileged to listen to the teachings and administrations of the Prophet of God. We also attended to the washing of feet, which ordinance was administered to me by the Prophet Joseph."
British Mission organized; apostles left Kirtland, Ohio for England
British Mission organized; apostles left Kirtland, Ohio for England.
Caldwell County Created for Saints
Caldwell County Created for Saints
Church Presidency's Resolve to Relocate to Missouri
Church Presidency's Resolve to Relocate to Missouri
Colesville branch organized with 14 members
Colesville branch organized with 14 members.
Constitution of the Kirtland Safety Society
Constitution of the Kirtland Safety Society bank is adopted with Sidney as president and Joseph as cashier.
D&C 109, the dedication prayer, was given at the Kirtland Temple
D&C 109, the dedication prayer, was given at the Kirtland Temple.
D&C 110, visions including Jesus Christ, was manifested in the Kirtland Temple
D&C 110, visions including Jesus Christ, was manifested in the Kirtland Temple.
D&C 111 was revealed to Joseph Smith at Salem, Massachusetts
D&C 111 was revealed to Joseph Smith at Salem, Massachusetts.
D&C 137, a vision, was given to Joseph Smith in the Kirtland Temple
D&C 137, a vision, was given to Joseph Smith in the Kirtland Temple.
D&C 50 Kirtland: Satan uses false spirits
D&C 50 (Kirtland): Satan uses false spirits to deceive; abominations in the church; cut off hypocrites; preach by spirit of truth; ask God to discern spirits; Edward Partridge not to put obstacles in the way of missionaries; grow in grace.
D&C 52: Missionary assignments made. Brethren
D&C 52: Missionary assignments made. Brethren to travel in pairs to Missouri, preaching as they go and taking different routes. Transfer blessing of Heman Basset (in transgression) to Symonds Ryder. Oliver to give to give Joseph, Sidney, and Edward recommends to take with them to Zion.
D&C 60 Jackson county: Joseph, Sidney, Oliver
D&C 60 (Jackson county): Joseph, Sidney, Oliver to go to Cincinnati, their sins are forgiven; other elders to St. Louis; missionaries to wash feet against those who reject them.
D&C 61 the Lord cursed the waters
D&C 61 the Lord cursed the waters in the last days; no flesh safe on them; Joseph, Sidney, Oliver not to travel on them, except by canal; Cincinnati ripe for destruction.
D&C 66 Hiram to William E. McLellin:
D&C 66 (Hiram) to William E. McLellin: blessed for receiving the gospel, take a mission east with Samuel H. Smith, lay hands on the sick; has been tempted with adultery; descendant of Joseph "through the loins of Ephraim his Son."
D&C 84 Kirtland: Missionaries are "mine apostles,
D&C 84 (Kirtland): Missionaries are "mine apostles, even God's high priests."
D&C 88:127–141 procedures to be followed in "the house prepared for the presidency
D&C 88:127–141 procedures to be followed in "the house prepared for the presidency and instruction in all things for the officers, or in other words them who are called to the ministry in the church, beginning at the highpriests, even down to the deacons." Salutations.
Doctrine & Covenants Section 109 was given to Joseph Smith (prayer) in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 109 was given to Joseph Smith (prayer) in matters relating to the Dedicatory prayer for Kirtland Temple
Doctrine & Covenants Section 110 was given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery (vision and angelic visitations) in matters
Doctrine & Covenants Section 110 was given to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery (vision and angelic visitations) in matters relating to Visitation of Jesus Christ to accept Kirtland Temple; conferral of priesthood keys; coming of Elijah
Doctrine & Covenants Section 111 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 111 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the temporal needs of the church
Doctrine & Covenants Section 137 was given to Joseph Smith (vision) in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 137 was given to Joseph Smith (vision) in matters relating to salvation for the dead; salvation of little children
E. D. Howe's Mormonism Unvailed is released
E. D. Howe's Mormonism Unvailed is released.
Far West Land Purchased
Far West Land Purchased
First issue of the Messenger and Advocate is published in Kirtland
First issue of the Messenger and Advocate is published in Kirtland, Oliver Cowdery, editor, F. G. Williams & Co., publisher. Includes Oliver's letter to W. W. Phelps from Norton, Ohio, September 7, 1834, recounting translation of the Book of Mormon, angelic restoration of "the holy [Aaronic] priesthood" in the name of the Messiah; and Oliver's letter from Pontiac dated October 20, but referring to the company's arrival at Pontiac, November 8.
Future-apostle Charles C
Future-apostle Charles C. Rich describes his endowment ceremony-experience in the Kirtland Temple: "We then continued to fast and pray until the setting of the sun when we Broke Bread and Drank wine. we prophesied all night pronouncing blessings and cursings until the morning light. there was Great manifestations of the power of God . . . and I was filled with the spirit of prophesy and I was endued with power from on high."
Hebrew Language School Organized
Hebrew Language School Organized
Hebrew School Began
Hebrew School Began
High council and bishopric of Zion
High council and bishopric of Zion meet as a "common council" in Far West and excommunicate Lyman E. Johnson, David Whitmer, and Oliver Cowdery.
I called the High Council together
I called the High Council together last week and laid before them the case of dissenters, 28 persons were, upon mature discussion cut off from the Church. We have cut off between 40 and 50 from the Church since you left. Thus you will see the Church has taken a mighty pruning and we think she will rise in the greatness of her strength, and I rejoice, for the Lord is good and He will cut his work short in righteousness. I will rejoice for the Lord will purify His Church.
In 1836 there were 80 missionaries
In 1836 there were 80 missionaries called to serve.
In Jefferson City, David H. Redfield
In Jefferson City, David H. Redfield presents petition to General Atchison and others, meets with Governor Boggs, urges legislation to right the wrongs inflicted on the Mormons.
In Professor Seixas' class, Joseph translates
In Professor Seixas' class, Joseph translates Genesis 22, then translates ten verses of Exodus 3 (homework). Attends daily classes.
In Salem, Massachusetts, a city where
In Salem, Massachusetts, a city where Joseph lived as a boy while recovering from a leg operation, Joseph Smith receives a revelation: "I have much treasure in this city for you, for the benefit of Zion; and many people in this city whom I will gather out in due time for the benefit of Zion, through your instrumentality. . . . And it shall come to pass in due time, that I will give this city into your hands; that you shall have power over it, insomuch that they shall not discover your secret parts; and its wealth pertaining to gold and silver shall be yours."
Jesus Christ and other heavenly beings appeared in the Kirtland Temple
Jesus Christ and other heavenly beings appeared in the Kirtland Temple.
John Taylor History
Attended Hebrew School in Kirtland, Ohio.
Joseph and Emma, and Sidney, move
Joseph and Emma, and Sidney, move to the home of John Johnson in Hiram, Portage County, Ohio, 30 miles southeast of Kirtland.
Joseph and Hyrum Smith, Sidney Rigdon, Lyman
Joseph and Hyrum Smith, Sidney Rigdon, Lyman Wight, Caleb Baldwin, and Alexander McRae are ordered to the jail in Liberty, Clay county; Parley P. Pratt (h), Morris Phelps, Luman Gibbs, Darwin Chase, and Norman Shearer are retained in the Richmond jail. The remaining 19 are released or admitted to bail.
Joseph and Sidney Rigdon conclude their mission to Shalersville,
Joseph and Sidney Rigdon conclude their mission to Shalersville, then to Ravenna to refute Ezra Booth's "scandalous letters" being published there.
Joseph and volunteers later known as Zion's Camp leave Kirtland
Joseph and volunteers later known as Zion's Camp leave Kirtland.
Joseph begins revisions of the Bible
Joseph begins revisions of the Bible and receives the "Visions of Moses" (Moses 1).
Joseph Chose this day and ordained
[Joseph] Chose this day and ordained brother Jesse Gause [11] and Broth Sidney to be my councellors of the ministry of the presidency of <th> high Pri[e]sthood and from the 11th of February up to this date have been at home except a journey to Kirtland on the 29 Feby and returned home on the 4th of March we received a revelation in Kirtland and one since I returned home blessed be the name of the Lord.
Joseph is arraigned again. Oliver testifies
Joseph is arraigned again. Oliver testifies "that said Smith found with the plates, from which he translated his book, two transparent stones, resembling glass, set in silver bows. That by looking through these, he was able to read in English, the reformed Egyptian characters, which were engraved on the plates." Josiah Stowell testifies that he and Joseph almost succeeded in treasure seeking, but "did not get quite to it!" Addison Austin testifies that he asked Joseph "to tell him honestly whether he could see this money or not. Smith hesitated some time, but finally replied, 'to be candid, between you and me, I cannot, any more than you or any body else; but any way to get a living.'"
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery see
Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery see Jesus and receive priesthood keys from Moses, Elias, and Elijah in the Kirtland temple.
Joseph Smith History
With Oliver Cowdery, receives series of visions in Kirtland Temple The Lord appears and accepts the temple; Moses restores the keys of the gathering of Israel; Elias restores the keys of the dispensation of the gospel of Abraham (the eternal family order); Elijah restores the keys of fulness of the priesthood sealing power (Doctrine and Covenants 110).
Joseph Smith Jr
Joseph Smith Jr. and Sidney Rigdon become editors of the Messenger and Advocate.
Joseph Smith presided over a meeting organizing leadership councils at Kirtland
Joseph Smith presided over a meeting organizing leadership councils at Kirtland.
Joseph Smith washes the feet of the Quorum of Twelve
Joseph Smith washes the feet of the Quorum of Twelve, "it was expedient for us to prepare bread and wine sufficient to make our hearts glad . . . Tubs water and towels were prepared . . . and then the Twelve proceed to wash the feet of the Presidents of the several quorums. . . .The bread and wine were then brought in, and I observed that we had fasted all the day. . . The brethren continued exhorting, prophesying, and speaking in tongues until 5 o'clock in the morning. The Savior made His appearance to some, while angels ministered to others, and it was a Pentecost and an endowment indeed, long to be remembered."
Joseph Smith with his brother Hyrum
Joseph Smith with his brother Hyrum "brought to Kirtland my grandmother, Mary Smith, aged ninety-three years. She had not been baptized, on account of the opposition of Jesse Smith, her eldest son, who has always been an enemy to the work". Mary Smith dies ten days later.
Joseph, Sidney, and Freeman address a large Sunday congregation in Mount Pleasant, Upper Canada
Joseph, Sidney, and Freeman address a large Sunday congregation in Mount Pleasant, Upper Canada.
Joseph, Sidney, Hyrum, and others travel
Joseph, Sidney, Hyrum, and others travel to “Adam Ondi Awman.” Despite the rain, they survey the city plot, and build houses “day after day ..."
Joshua Seixas, Joseph Smith's Hebrew teacher
Joshua Seixas, Joseph Smith's Hebrew teacher signs a certificate: "Mr. Joseph Smith Junior ... has been indefatigable in acquiring the principles of the sacred language of the Old Testament Scriptures. He has so far accomplished a knowledge of it, that he is able to translate to my entire satisfaction … I take this opportunity of thanking him for his industry and his marked kindness towards me."
JS's Purchase of Land from Peter French
JS's Purchase of Land from Peter French
JS's Reconciliation with William Smith
JS's Reconciliation with William Smith
JS's Stay in Salem
JS's Stay in Salem
Kirtland and Missouri High Councils Organized
Kirtland and Missouri High Councils Organized
Kirtland Temple
Kirtland Temple was dedicated 27 March 1836 by Joseph Smith, Jr.
Kirtland Temple dedicated
Members give three years of labor and their household savings; women grind china into the stucco so the walls sparkle. The dedicatory prayer becomes scripture as Doctrine and Covenants 109.
Leading citizens of Clay County, Missouri
Leading citizens of Clay County, Missouri formally petition the Mormons to move from the county in order to avoid forcing "a people into civil war, who held out to them the friendly hand of assistance in that hour of dark distress in 1833."
Lorenzo Snow History
Receives revelation about celestial glory and departed brother Alvin (Doctrine and Covenants 137).
Mass meeting at Liberty, Missouri passed a resolution to expel the Saints
Mass meeting at Liberty, Missouri passed a resolution to expel the Saints.
Meeting of the United Firm Independence:
Meeting of the United Firm (Independence): A. S. Gilbert and Newel K. Whitney agents of the firm. Church loans the firm $15,000.