Expelled from Jackson County
Mobs destroy the Church printing office and force the Saints out of the county they had identified as Zion. Most resettle temporarily in Clay County.
1,629 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 5 of 9, covering 1833 to 1834. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1833
Fanny Alger Smith marries Solomon Custer
Fanny Alger (Smith) marries Solomon Custer in Wayne county, Indiana.
Far West high council and bishop's
Far West high council and bishop's council vote to pay themselves and recorders for services and reimburse Bishop Partridge expenses he incurred defending the church during the Jackson County episode.
Far West high council excommunicates John
Far West high council excommunicates John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps for "persisting in unchristian-like conduct."
First Meeting of School of the Prophets
First Meeting of School of the Prophets
First ordinances in the House of the Lord
First ordinances in the House of the Lord.
First Presidency organized with Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G
First Presidency organized with Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams.
First Presidency organizes the quorum of Seventies
First Presidency organizes the quorum of Seventies. Sylvester sees "a pillar of fire rest down and abide upon the heads of the quorum, as we stood in the midst of the twelve."
Frederick G. Williams sells 141 acres
Frederick G. Williams sells 141 acres in Warrensville township, Cuyahoga County to Isaac Moore of Warrensville for $1500.
Geauga County court acquits Joseph of charges brought by brother-in-law Calvin Stoddard that Joseph
Geauga County court acquits Joseph of charges brought by brother-in-law Calvin Stoddard that Joseph had deprived him of water rights. During trial Calvin calls Joseph a "damned false prophet," and Joseph knocks him down. Stoddard sues for assault.
Governor Boggs orders Major General David
Governor Boggs orders Major General David R. Atchison to call out the state militia. About the same time, Neil Gillum, a militia captain, begins plundering Saints at Hunters Mills.
Governor Boggs presents report on Mormon
Governor Boggs presents report on Mormon difficulties to the Missouri House of Representatives.
Heber C. Kimball starts attending a six-week grammar school taught by Sidney and William
Heber C. Kimball starts attending a six-week grammar school taught by Sidney and William E. McLellin.
Heber, Willard, and Orson leave Kirtland,
Heber, Willard, and Orson leave Kirtland, take steamboat at Fairport.
Hyrum and probably William Smith leave on a mission to the East
Hyrum and probably William Smith leave on a mission to the East.
In 1833 there were 41 missionaries
In 1833 there were 41 missionaries called to serve.
In Kirtland the United Firm decides to establish
In Kirtland the United Firm decides to establish a new company, F. G. Williams & Co., to publish The Latter-day Saints Messenger and Advocate and, until it can resume operations in Independence, The Evening and the Morning Star, edited by Oliver Cowdery. Within a few days, Oliver leaves for Buffalo, where he purchases a new press, returning at the end of October.
Instruction to Publish Articles about the Church
Instruction to Publish Articles about the Church
It is the will of the Lord that the Store shou[ld] be kept
It is the will of the Lord that the Store shou[ld] be kept and that <not> one foot of <land> the perchased should <be> be given to the enimies of god or sold to them but if any is sold let it be sold to the chirch we cannot git the consent of the Lord that we shall give the ground to the enemies we wait the Comand of God to do whatever he plese and if <he> shall say go up to Zion and defend thy Brotheren by <the sword> we fly …
Jackson County conference Kaw township: 1,200
Jackson County conference (Kaw township): 1,200 acres purchased for inheritances; Bishop Edward Partridge to ask branches in the East to send various craftsmen to Zion.
John Murdock baptizes 23 in Thompson,
John Murdock baptizes 23 in Thompson, Ohio.
John Taylor History
John Taylor History
Joseph and Hyrum Smith and John and David Whitmer arrive
Joseph and Hyrum Smith and John and David Whitmer arrive in Colesville "to confirm those who had been baptized in June previous."
Joseph and Sidney arrive in Kirtland
Joseph and Sidney arrive in Kirtland.
Joseph blesses McLellin: "I was healed
Joseph blesses McLellin: "I was healed so that I got up and eat breakfast and attended an ap. made for them." In the evening McLellin baptizes Celia Burwell, goes to another meeting with Hyrum and speaks an hour and a half. In the evening Joseph confirms Celia and she "expressed great joy in the reception of the Holy spirit."
Joseph is charged with disorderly conduct
Joseph is charged with disorderly conduct and taken to South Bainbridge, New York, for trial. Josiah Stowell, Jonathan Thompson refuse to give incriminating evidence.
Joseph marries Hyrum and Mary Fielding
Joseph marries Hyrum and Mary Fielding.
Joseph moves from Quincy to Commerce
Joseph moves from Quincy to Commerce
Joseph Smith announces a revelation regarding
Joseph Smith announces a revelation regarding government and war. This establishes Mormonism's theocratic prerogatives.
Joseph Smith appoints a temple building
Joseph Smith appoints a temple building committee, the beginning of LDS bureaucracy.
Joseph Smith completes his retranslation of the New Testament
Joseph Smith completes his retranslation of the New Testament.
Joseph Smith concluded his Bible revision work
Joseph Smith concluded his Bible revision work.
Joseph Smith departed Kirtland on a proselytizing mission, returning November 4
Joseph Smith departed Kirtland on a proselytizing mission, returning November 4.
Joseph Smith describes the future temple
Joseph Smith describes the future temple of the city of Zion Independence, Missouri as a complex of twenty-four temples, three each designated for deacons, teachers, priests, the presidency of Lesser Priesthood, elders, high priests, bishops, and the presidency of the High Priesthood. He also gives the the layout of the city of Zion which becomes the master plan for Mormon settlements from Kirtland, Ohio, to San Bernardino, California, and from Canada to Mexico.
Joseph Smith finished his translation of the New Testament
Joseph Smith finished his translation of the New Testament.
Joseph Smith finishes his "translation" of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible
Joseph Smith finishes his "translation" of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. Making changes in an 1828 edition, Smith alters more than 3,400 verses and introduces new passages.
Joseph Smith History
Mission to Canada. On this mission the Prophet travels to Springfield, Pennsylvania; Westfield, Perrysburg, Lodi, and Buffalo, New York; and, in what was then called Upper Canada (now Ontario, Canada), to Mount Pleasant, Brantford, Colburn (Colborne), and Waterford.
Joseph Smith participated in laying Kirtland Temple cornerstones
Joseph Smith participated in laying Kirtland Temple cornerstones.
Joseph Smith receives the revelation on the Word of Wisdom
Joseph Smith receives the revelation on the Word of Wisdom.
Joseph Smith: I was dictating history,
[Joseph Smith:] I was dictating history, I say dictating, for I seldom use the pen myself. I always dictate all my communications, but employ a scribe to write them.
Joseph to Hyrum: Devil tries to overthrow churches in Ohio
Joseph to Hyrum: Devil tries to overthrow churches in Ohio. Oliver's letter from Independence. Met with Delaware chief. Joseph urges Hyrum to come quickly. Joseph performs exorcism. Samuel and Orson Pratt arrived a few days ago. Joseph Sr. is threatened with suit. Avoid Buffalo (enemy ambush).
Joseph writes Emma from New York
Joseph writes Emma from New York.
Joseph writes Emma—he is anxious and perturbed that she hasn't written
Joseph writes Emma—he is anxious and perturbed that she hasn't written.
Joseph writes Lyman Wight that September
Joseph writes Lyman Wight that September 11, 1836 "is the appointed time for the redemption of Zion."
Joseph writes that "after receiving a severe chastisement [Sidney] resigned his commission and became
Joseph writes that "after receiving a severe chastisement [Sidney] resigned his commission and became a private member in the church." is disfellowshipped or resigns his commission, depending on the source. According to Hyrum, on July 28 "Brother Sidney was ordaind to the high priesthood for the second time."
Joseph writes the presidency of the church in Kirtland
Joseph writes the presidency of the church in Kirtland, "The saints at this time are in union & peace & love prevails throughout, in a word Heaven smiles upon the saints in Caldwell."
Joseph, David Whitmer, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery meet with members of Zion's Camp
Joseph, David Whitmer, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery meet with members of Zion's Camp. The Three Witnesses select twelve men to be apostles: Lyman E. Johnson, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, David W. Patten (h), Luke S. Johnson, William E. McLellin, John F. Boynton (h), Orson Pratt, William Smith, Thomas B. Marsh (h), and Parley P. Pratt (h). The Three Witnesses bless Whitmer, Harris, and Cowdery.
Joseph, Orson, and school members settle
Joseph, Orson, and school members settle Orson's "unpleasant fleeings." "And after much controversy, he confessed his fault for entering into any controversy concerning so small a matter as the sound of a Hebrew letter, and asked the forgiveness of the whole school, and was cheerfully forgiven by all."
Joseph, Sidney, Oliver, Samuel H. Smith,
Joseph, Sidney, Oliver, Samuel H. Smith, Reynolds Cahoon, W. W. Phelps, Ezra Booth, Peter Gilbert, Frederick G. Williams, Peter Whitmer Jr, and Joseph Coe leave Independence for Kirtland.
JS Learned of Saints' Expulsion
JS Learned of Saints' Expulsion
JS's Letter about Church Doctrine
JS's Letter about Church Doctrine
JS's Mission to Canada
JS's Mission to Canada
JS's Return from Canada
JS's Return from Canada
Julia Clapp Murdock dies in Warrensville after delivering
Julia Clapp Murdock dies in Warrensville after delivering twins. With three other children under seven years old, John felt he could not look after two more newborns. Emma would be able to nurse the twins, so John gave them to Joseph and Emma to raise. They named the twins Joseph and Julia.
Kirtland Bishop Newel K. Whitney and counselors Reynolds
Kirtland Bishop Newel K. Whitney and counselors Reynolds Cahoon and Vinson Knight are write to the Saints scattered abroad pleading for donations.
Kirtland Company arrives at Far West
Kirtland Company arrives at Far West after a journey of 860 miles. The First Presidency and others escort them into town. The company continues to Adam-ondi-Ahman, arriving October 4.
Kirtland high council and quorum presidents,
Kirtland high council and quorum presidents, "after lengthy discussion concerning existing Evils, agreed that it was time to commence the work of reform" and agree to meet in a week to "commence pruning the vine of God in Kirtland. and thus continue the work evening after evening. until it shall be wisdom to stay the hands."
Kirtland Temple Construction Begun
Kirtland Temple Construction Begun
LaRoy Sunderland (1802–1885), Methodist minister and editor of Zion's Watchman, publishes Mormonism Exposed
LaRoy Sunderland (1802–1885), Methodist minister and editor of Zion's Watchman, publishes Mormonism Exposed and Refuted in New York. In April Parley P. Pratt responds with Zion's Watchman Unmasked, and its Editor, Mr. L. R. Sunderland, Exposed: Truth Vindicated: the Devil Mad, and Priestcraft in Danger!
Literary Firm Established Press
Literary Firm Established Press
Met with the Presidency, and some
Met with the Presidency, and some of the Twelve, and counselled with them upon the subject of removing to Zion this spring. We conversed freely upon the importance of her redemption, and the necessity of her redemption, and the necessity of the Presidency removing to that place, that their influence might be more effectually used in gathering the saints to that country; and we finally came to the resolution to emigrate on or before the 15th of May next, if kind providence smiles upon us, and opens the way before us.
Missionaries preach in Euclid (now northeast corner of Cleveland)
Missionaries preach in Euclid (now northeast corner of Cleveland)
Mob breaks into A. S. Gilbert's
Mob breaks into A. S. Gilbert's store, scatter the contents in the street, demolish his brick home, break doors and windows of all Mormon homes in town.
Mob destroyed the Evening and Morning Star printing office in Independence, Missouri
Mob destroyed the Evening and Morning Star printing office in Independence, Missouri.
Mob fires on Whitmer settlement. Mormons
Mob fires on Whitmer settlement. Mormons return fire, wounding one.
Mob of 40 or 50 men
Mob of 40 or 50 men partially destroy twelve Mormon homes at Whitmer settlement, 8–10 miles west of Independence, severely beat Hiram Page and one other.
Mormons forced out of Jackson County, Missouri
Mormons forced out of Jackson County, Missouri.
Newel and Sally Knight visit Joseph and Emma and John Whitmer in Harmony
Newel and Sally Knight visit Joseph and Emma and John Whitmer in Harmony. D&C 27 (don't buy wine or strong drink from enemies).
No testimony appeared [in the murder conspiracy trial]
No testimony appeared [in the murder conspiracy trial], on which, any reliance could be placed, that went in the least degree to crimination and resulted in the entire acquittal of Joseph smith, Jr. of the charges alleged against him. This is said to be the thirteenth prosecution which has been instituted against Joseph Smith, Jr. for prejudice against him, he has never in a single instance been convicted, on a final trial.
Oliver Cowdery arrived in Kirtland with reports of Missouri attacks
Oliver Cowdery arrived in Kirtland with reports of Missouri attacks.
Oliver Cowdery to Purchase Press
Oliver Cowdery to Purchase Press
Oliver Cowdery writes Missouri brethren: gratitude
Oliver Cowdery writes Missouri brethren: gratitude for their willingness to lay down their lives; Lord "well pleased" with treaty calling for them to leave Jackson; no other way to save lives; tribulation "would not have come uopn Zion had it not been for rebelion"—rebellion against Joseph and all officers down to the least.
Oliver Cowdery's Arrival in Kirtland
Oliver Cowdery's Arrival in Kirtland
Oliver Cowdery's Return to Kirtland
Oliver Cowdery's Return to Kirtland
Oliver to Joseph: 25 miles from Shawnees on south side of Kansas River
Oliver to Joseph: 25 miles from Shawnees on south side of Kansas River at its mouth; has not heard from Joseph since he and other missionaries left in fall 1830; deep snow; met with chief and 18–20 council members; chief said "they were very glad for what I their Brother had told them and they had recived it in their hearts &c—But how the matter will go with this tribe to me is uncirtain."
Orson Hyde Appointed Clerk
Orson Hyde Appointed Clerk
Orson Hyde pleads for forgiveness and is set apart with Heber C
Orson Hyde pleads for forgiveness and is set apart with Heber C. Kimball and Joseph Fielding for first mission to England.
Orson Pratt and Lyman E. Johnson,
Orson Pratt and Lyman E. Johnson, "having been set apart by a council of High Priests to visit the Churches," leave Kirtland for Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Orson Pratt arrives in Kirtland with Samuel Smith
Orson Pratt arrives in Kirtland with Samuel Smith.
Orson Pratt records in his journal:
Orson Pratt records in his journal: "Orson Pratt and Lyman Johnson sealed the members of the church at Bath, New Hampshire, Conn., to eternal life."
Painesville Telegraph publishes the findings of a "Committee appointed by a public meeting held
Painesville Telegraph publishes the findings of a "Committee appointed by a public meeting held in Kirtland" to ascertain the origin of the Book of Mormon. While acknowledging that "no human authority can in any case whatever control or interfere with the rights of conscience" the committee decides measures can be taken "to avert the evils which threaten the Public by the location in this vicinity, of Joseph Smith Jun. who is now, under pretence of Divine Authority, collecting about him an impoverished population, alienated in feeling from other portions of the community, thereby threatening us with an insupportable weight of pauperism." In the committee's opinion, "the force of truth ought without delay to be applied to the Book of Mormon, and the character of Joseph Smith, Jun." D. P. Hurlbut has therefore been hired "to ascertain the real origin of the Book of Mormon, and to examine the validity of Joseph Smith's claims to the character of a Prophet." Part of his investigation has already been publicized and the committee is arranging to publish "a work which will prove the 'Book, of Mormon' to be a work of fiction and imagination, and written more than twenty years ago, in Salem, Ashtabula County, Ohio, by Solomon Spalding, Esq., and completely divest Joseph Smith of all claims to the character of an honest man, and place him at an immeasurable distance from the high station which he pretends to occupy."
Part of the book of Enoch
Part of the book of Enoch (Moses 7) is written.
Petition to Missouri Governor
Petition to Missouri Governor
Presidents W. W. Phelps and John
Presidents W. W. Phelps and John Whitmer meet with the high council, bishop's council, and apostles Thomas B. Marsh (h) and David W. Patten (h). They demand a private meeting but Thomas B. Marsh threatens them with a common council. Investigation begins. David characterizes their conduct as "iniquitous & fradulent in the extreme."
Rev. Richmond Taggart of Cleveland writes
Rev. Richmond Taggart of Cleveland writes Rev. Jonathan Goings that the previous week, Joseph told congregation in Newburg (6 miles from Cleveland) that "he had seen Jesus Christ and the Apostles and conversed with them, and that he could perform Miracles."
Revelation Calling Frederick G. Williams as Counselor in Presidency
Revelation Calling Frederick G. Williams as Counselor in Presidency
Revelation on Christ
Revelation on Christ
Revelation on Conduct of School of the Prophets
Revelation on Conduct of School of the Prophets
Revelation on Dietary Code
Revelation on Dietary Code
Revelation on Kirtland Printing Establishment
Revelation on Kirtland Printing Establishment
Revelation on Kirtland Temple
Revelation on Kirtland Temple
Reynolds Cahoon moves Phebe Rigdon into his house
Reynolds Cahoon moves Phebe Rigdon into his house.
Rumors circulate in Richmond that the town will be "sacked and burned
Rumors circulate in Richmond that the town will be "sacked and burned by the Mormon banditti tonight."
Saints began construction on the Kirtland Temple
Saints began construction on the Kirtland Temple.
Saints commanded to build the House of the Lord at Kirtland
Saints commanded to build the House of the Lord at Kirtland.
Saints contribute $950 toward construction of the House of the Lord
Saints contribute $950 toward construction of the House of the Lord.
Saints in Jackson County agreed to leave under duress
Saints in Jackson County agreed to leave under duress.
Saints in Missouri petitioned governor Daniel Dunklin for redress
Saints in Missouri petitioned governor Daniel Dunklin for redress.
Saints' Agreement to Leave Jackson County
Saints' Agreement to Leave Jackson County
Samuel H. Smith leaves on a mission
Samuel H. Smith leaves on a mission to sell copies of the Book of Mormon in neighboring towns.
School of Prophets begins
School of Prophets begins.
School of the Prophets began in Kirtland, Ohio.Feb
School of the Prophets began in Kirtland, Ohio.Feb. 27 — The revelation known as the "Word of Wisdom" (D&C 89) was received by the Prophet Joseph Smith at Kirtland, Ohio.
Several families, numbering about fifty souls,
Several families, numbering about fifty souls, took up their line of march from this town last week for the "promised land," among whom is Martin Harris, one of the original believers in the "Book of Mormon." Mr. Harris was among the early settlers of this town, and has ever borne the character of an honorable and upright man, and an obliging and benevolent neighbor. He had secured to himself by honest industry a respectable fortune—and he has left a large circle of acquaintances and friends to pity his delusion.
Sidney baptizes Orson Hyde, Joseph confirms him,
Sidney baptizes Orson Hyde, Joseph confirms him, and both ordain him an elder.
Sidney ordains D
Sidney ordains D. P. Hurlbut an elder, then requests that he and Frederick G. Williams be ordained presidents of the High Priesthood, equal to Joseph, as revealed March 8. Joseph ordains them (organization of what would become known as the First Presidency). Vision promised. Many see vision of the Savior and angels.
Sign of Christ's Second Coming
Sign of Christ's Second Coming
Smith, the Mormon Prophet, was recognised,
Smith, the Mormon Prophet, was recognised, on Wednesday last, by Justice Miller of this village, for his appearance at the next Court of Common Pleas, to answer to a charge of Assault and Battery committed upon the person of his brother-in-law. [The hearing is postponed when the brother-in-law leaves the state for a time.]
Soon after conference Joseph and Sidney
Soon after conference Joseph and Sidney go into hiding, visiting Martin Harris at his home in Palmyra.
Special conference in Zion resolves to write Sidney regarding his November 14
Special conference in Zion resolves to write Sidney regarding his November 14, 1831 charges against Bishop Edward Partridge, stating that Edward has made amends and suggesting that Sidney has been motivated by "hasty feelings rather than the Spirit of Christ."
Ten unidentified Palmyra residents sign a letter asserting that Joseph and his father
Ten unidentified Palmyra residents sign a letter asserting that Joseph and his father had "belonged to a gang of money-diggers Jo pretending he could see the gold and silver by the aid of what they called a 'peep stone.'" Mormons in the Palmyra area are "few and generally of the dregs of community. The whole gang of these deluded mortals, except a few hypocrites, are profound believers in witchcraft, ghosts, goblins, &c." The signers found it "hardly possible that so clumsy an imposition can spread to any considerable extent."
The "Word of Wisdom" revelation was received by Joseph Smith in Kirtland, Ohio
The "Word of Wisdom" revelation was received by Joseph Smith in Kirtland, Ohio.
The Church of Christ is organized,
The Church of Christ is organized, probably at the Smith home in Manchester, New York. The six organizing members are probably Joseph, Joseph Sr., Hyrum, and Samuel H. Smith; Oliver Cowdery and Joseph Knight, though Orrin Porter Rockwell, Sarah Rockwell, Lucy Smith, and Martin Harris have also appeared on some lists of six.
The Evening and the Morning Star Published in Kirtland
The Evening and the Morning Star Published in Kirtland
The Evening and the Morning Star resumes publication in Kirtland, Ohio (Oliver Cowdery, editor)
The Evening and the Morning Star resumes publication in Kirtland, Ohio (Oliver Cowdery, editor).
The first attack on a Mormon
The first attack on a Mormon community is launched by neighbors near Independence, Mo., continuing on and off for months. The immediate cause for this attack is THE EVENING AND THE MORNING STAR publication of a pro-abolitionist article entitled "Free People of Color."
The First Presidency was organized when Sidney
The First Presidency was organized when Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams were set apart by Joseph Smith to be his counselors, to which they had previously been called.
The first School of the Prophets meeting was held at Kirtland, Ohio
The first School of the Prophets meeting was held at Kirtland, Ohio.
The Painesville Telegraph reprints article from the February 14,
The Painesville Telegraph reprints article from the February 14, 1831 Palmyra Reflector, recounting Joseph's obtaining the Book of Mormon plates and asserting "no divine interposition had been dreamed of at the period."
The Prophet Joseph Smith finished the translation of the New Testament
The Prophet Joseph Smith finished the translation of the New Testament.
The Saints fled Jackson County,
The Saints fled Jackson County, Mo., in response to mob threats and attacks and took refuge in neighboring counties, particularly Clay County.
The Saints in Jackson County, Missouri, were forced to leave the county
The Saints in Jackson County, Missouri, were forced to leave the county.
The Saints were commanded by revelation
The Saints were commanded by revelation to build a House of the Lord at Kirtland. (See D&C 94.) Further instructions were given by revelation on June 1. (See D&C 95.)
The Word of Wisdom
Given first as counsel and later treated as a commandment, the revelation discourages alcohol, tobacco, and hot drinks and recommends grains, fruit, and moderation.
They have been brewing in the family Circle in the secret Chamber &
They have been brewing in the family Circle in the secret Chamber & in the streets untill many & some in high places had risen up against Joseph the servnt whom God had raised up to lead Israel. And they were striving to overthrow his influence & cast him down untill Joseph was grieved in spirit to stand in such perils among fals brethren.
They pretend to have discovered where
They pretend to have discovered where the Ark of the Covenant, Aaron's rod, the pot of Manna, &c., &c., now remain hid. At no distant period, they expect Christ will re-appear to live and reign on the earth a thousand years.
This day completed the translation and the reviewing of the New testament and sealed
This day completed the translation and the reviewing of the New testament and sealed up no more to be broken till it goes to Zion.
Thomas B. Marsh, President of the Quorum of the Twelve
Thomas B. Marsh, President of the Quorum of the Twelve, having fled the violence in Daviess and Caldwell counties, testifies in Richmond, Ray county, that a company of Mormons under Apostle David Patten had burned Gallatin, that Danites planned to burn Buncombe and perhaps Liberty and Richmond; that Joseph believes his prophecies are superior to the laws of the land, and so forth. Orson Hyde states he knows most of Marsh's statements to be true and believes the rest.
Three People Killed in Missouri Confrontation
Three People Killed in Missouri Confrontation
Vigilantes attacked Saints in multiple Jackson County locations; some were killed
Vigilantes attacked Saints in multiple Jackson County locations; some were killed.
Vigilantes destroyed the printing office in Independence, Missouri
Vigilantes destroyed the printing office in Independence, Missouri.
W. W. Phelps to send Joseph
W. W. Phelps to send Joseph the manuscript for an Extra of the Evening and Morning Star to be published in Kirtland. The brethren are to write weekly, let him know who has apostatized. Don't be discouraged. May have to sell some lands in Jackson County, "but be wise, hold on to the sacred places."
we Colesville branch landed in uper
we [Colesville branch] landed in uper Misouria the 26th of the same Month [July]. We found our selves among strangers But the people seamed to Be frindley with us. And in a few Day[s] Joseph and Sidney and a number of Brotherin came and they looked out and Enterd a Considrible of Land, for the People to Settle on.
While checking sites for a town
While checking sites for a town in Caldwell county, Joseph learns that DeWitt is under siege.
Wilford Woodruff ordained an apostle
Wilford Woodruff ordained an apostle.
Wilford Woodruff: I met in Company
Wilford Woodruff: I met in Company with the high School of Kirtland in the house of the Lord for the purpose of a public examination It being the last day of the first quarter. The examination lasted about three hours. Then after an intermission of one hour we again repaired to the house &P herd an interesting lecture deliverd on Education By Professor Haws. We have now a vacation of four weeks & the next term [120] will then commence.
Wilfred Woodruff History
Served mission to southern states.
William E. McLellin is excommunicated
William E. McLellin is excommunicated.
William Seeley: Went to Bunkham's Strip
William Seeley: Went to Bunkham's Strip on business; was captured by about 15 armed men, strip searched, thrown out of doors, dragged over a panel of fence, and kicked when he said he was a Mormon. Marched to Samuel Bogart's company of about 75, where volunteers who had joined the company, chanted "Put him to death."
1834
[Joseph Smith:] CAUTION / To the brethren and friends of the church of Latter
[Joseph Smith:] CAUTION / To the brethren and friends of the church of Latter day Saints, I am disposed to say a word relative to the bills of the Kirtland Safety Society Bank. I hereby warn them to beware of speculators, renegadoes and gamblers, who are duping the unsuspecting and the unwary, by palming upon them, those bills, which are of no worth, here. I discountenance and disapprove of any and all such practices. I know them to be detrimental to the best interests of so, as well as to the principles of religion.
1834 Church Membership 4,372
This translation of Mormons bog was done for Denmark. Additional Information:most recent edition 1949; translated by Peter O. Hansen. Reference information: Anderson, Kai A. (June 1997), "In His Own Language", Liahona: 29,
A meeting is held between Mormons
A meeting is held between Mormons in Jackson County, Missouri and non-Mormon residents there. The non-Mormon residents offer to either buy out the Mormons or to allow the Mormons to buy them out. The first option is refused on religious grounds, the second for economic reasons.
A revelation ends the Kirtland United
A revelation ends the Kirtland United Order and distributes its real estate assets among Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, Sidney Rigdon, Frederick G. Williams, Martin Harris, Newel K. Whitney, and John Johnson. Although the revelation says, "it is my will that you shall pay all your debts," Smith requires Whitney to absorb the $1,121.31 Whitney had loaned to him personally as well as $2.484.22 of other men's debts to Whitney. Ten days later the name of the church is officially changed from "The Church of Jesus Christ" to "The Church of the Latter Day Saints" possibly to avoid law suits.
After visiting "doubt<ing> members" in Painesville,
After visiting "doubt<ing> members" in Painesville, Chardon, and Kirtland, Reynolds Cahoon and Orson Pratt "Made a report to the Church found some gilty and cut them off from the church." William E. McLellin, who presides, reports, "We had much labour with some disobedient members. one was restored and some cut off." Joseph Coe is also present.
Alexander Campbell's "Delusions," the first substantive
Alexander Campbell's "Delusions," the first substantive critique of the Book of Mormon, is published in the Millennial Harbinger.
Appointment to Arrange and Publish Revelations
Appointment to Arrange and Publish Revelations
At 4:00 a.m. Brother Davis rouses Joseph
[4:00 a.m. Brother Davis rouses Joseph to:] see the signs in the heavens and I arrose and beheld to my great Joy the stars from the heaven yea they fell like hail stones a litteral fullfilllment of the word of God as recorded in the holy scriptures and a sure sign that the coming of Christ is clost at hand Oh how marvellous are thy works Oh Lord and I thank thyee for thy mecy u<n>to me thy servent Oh Lord save me in thy kingdom for Christ sake Amen
At a conference in Norton, Ohio:
At a conference in Norton, Ohio: "Bro. Joseph Smith Jun. then delivered a short prophecy, that if Zion was not delivered in Jackson County, Missouri the time was near when all of this Church, wherever they might be found, would be persecuted and distroyed sic in like manner." At this conference, "President Smith then laid hands on certain children, and blessed them in the name of the Lord," which may have been the first time small children were blessed. Giving names and blessings to infants would become standard practice two decades later. Joseph also preached, "It is very difficult for us to communicate to the Churches all that God has revealed to us, in consequence of tradition; for we are differently situated from any other people that ever existed upon this Earth. Consequently those former revelations cannot be suited to our condition, because they were given to other people who were before us. This statement of 'theocratic situation ethics' is further expounded in Smith's letter to Nancy Rigdon eight years later: "That which is wrong under one circumstance may be, and often is, right in another."
At a meeting of the Saints
At a meeting of the Saints in the House of the Lord, Woodruff writes, "The power of GOD rested upon the people. The gifts were poured out upon us. Some had the administering of angels & the image of GOD sat upon the countenances of the Saints."
At a sacrament meeting in Boston,
At a sacrament meeting in Boston, Samuel H. Smith is interrupted by a man and a woman charging that he and Orson Hyde are teaching the doctrine of the devil, such as abstaining from meat and having spiritual wives, creating something of a sensation.
At Bishop Partridge's request, Oliver writes
At Bishop Partridge's request, Oliver writes Joseph about the financial difficulties in Jackson county, equipment needed, missionaries assigned, ready to print Book of Commandments soon.
At Kirtland "the Conference proceeded to discuss the subject of names and appellations
At Kirtland "the Conference proceeded to discuss the subject of names and appellations when a motion was made by Sidney Rigdon, and seconded by Newel K. Whitney, that this church be known hereafter by the name of THE CHURCH OF THE LATTER DAY SAINTS. Appropriate remarks were delivered by some of the members, after which the motion was put by the Moderator, and passed by unanimous voice." This new title first appears in a letter by the presidency January 22.
Battle of Crooked River: David W.
Battle of Crooked River: David W. Patten killed. Rev. Bogart's men fire on friends who came to rescue Seeley; Seeley placed in front of Bogart's men; order to fire was given, Seeley shot in shoulder by Bogart man; friends took him to his family; 4 months confinement to recover. (Mormon Redress, xxxii)
Blessing about Preparing Revelations for Publication
Blessing about Preparing Revelations for Publication
Bogart's militia "patrol" along Log and Long Creeks in southern Caldwell county
Bogart's militia "patrol" along Log and Long Creeks in southern Caldwell county, intimidating Mormons and allegedly stealing and destroying property under the pretense of searching for weapons to confiscate.
Brigham Young baptizes Willard Richards
Brigham Young baptizes Willard Richards.
Brigham Young History
Participated in march of Zion's Camp.
Camp heads for Liberty, Clay County,
Camp heads for Liberty, Clay County, but is met by General Atchison and others who urge them not to go to Liberty on account the animosity there. Accordingly, the camp turns left, crosses a prairie and woodland to Sidney Gilbert's home, and camp on the bank of Rush Creek in Brother Burket's field, where cholera strikes the camp.
Camp of Israel Cholera Outbreak
Camp of Israel Cholera Outbreak
Camp of Israel Contingent Joined Main Camp
Camp of Israel Contingent Joined Main Camp
Camp of Israel Crossed Mississippi River
Camp of Israel Crossed Mississippi River
Charges Brought against Sylvester Smith
Charges Brought against Sylvester Smith
Church published a collection of hymns selected by Emma Smith
Church published a collection of hymns selected by Emma Smith.
Conference (Hiram): Vote to print the Book of Commandments
Conference (Hiram): Vote to print the Book of Commandments, brethren bear witness of the book, D&C 1 (Preface to the book), D&C 67 (challenge to manufacture a revelation), and another Revelation of November 1, 1831 (testimony of the witnesses to the Book of Commandments).
Conference Hiram: Sidney refers to "errors
Conference (Hiram): Sidney refers to "errors or mistakes which are in commandments and revelations, made either by the scribe translation in consequence of the slow way of the scribe at the time of receiving or by the scribes themselves." Joseph will correct the "errors or mistakes which he may discover," and Oliver " Oliver Cowdery shall <copy, correct, and select> all the writings which go forth to the world which go through the Printing press (except) the revelations and commandments, by the Spirit of the Lord and this according to the commandment given in Missouri, July 20, 1831."
Conference resumes: Sylvester Hulett and John
Conference resumes: Sylvester Hulett and John Noah to be ordained "according to the voice of the Church in which they live."
Council Chose Elders to Receive Endowment
Council Chose Elders to Receive Endowment
Council Met to Consider Charges against JS
Council Met to Consider Charges against JS
D&C 102, high council minutes, was recorded at Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 102, high council minutes, was recorded at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 103 was revealed at Kirtland, directing "Zion's Camp."
D&C 103 was revealed at Kirtland, directing "Zion's Camp."
D&C 104 was revealed at or near Kirtland, Ohio
D&C 104 was revealed at or near Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 105 was revealed at Fishing River, Missouri
D&C 105 was revealed at Fishing River, Missouri.
D&C 106 was revealed to Warren
D&C 106 was revealed to Warren A. Cowdery at Kirtland, Ohio.
D&C 119: Law of tithing
D&C 119: Law of tithing.
D&C 21 Manchester: A record to be
D&C 21 (Manchester): A record to be kept; Joseph to be known as a seer, translator, prophet, apostle, and elder. Church to give heed to him and receive his word "as if from mine own mouth." Oliver to ordain him.
Departure of Camp of Israel
Departure of Camp of Israel
Doctor P. Hurlbut is again called
Doctor P. Hurlbut is again called into question by a general council. Brother Gee of Thompson testifies that Brother Hurlburt said that he deceived Joseph Smith's God, or the spirit by which he is actuated. Corroborating testimony from Brother Hodges. The council cuts him off.
Doctrine & Covenants Section 102 was given to Oliver Cowdery and Orson Hyde (minutes of meeting)
Doctrine & Covenants Section 102 was given to Oliver Cowdery and Orson Hyde (minutes of meeting) in matters relating to the Minutes for first high council meeting
Doctrine & Covenants Section 103 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 103 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the redemption of Zion; organization of Zion’s Camp
Doctrine & Covenants Section 104 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 104 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the United Order
Doctrine & Covenants Section 105 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 105 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to the redemption of Zion; purpose of Kirtland Temple; peace
Doctrine & Covenants Section 106 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating
Doctrine & Covenants Section 106 was given to Joseph Smith in matters relating to Warren A. Cowdery; Second Coming
Eber D. Howe writes Charles Anthon
Eber D. Howe writes Charles Anthon about Mormon claims that he had authenticated Book of Mormon characters.
First Presidency and Twelve confess their faults to one another
First Presidency and Twelve confess their faults to one another, tears, gift of tongues "like the rushing of a mighty wind."
First stake created in Kirtland, Ohio; first high council organized
First stake created in Kirtland, Ohio; first high council organized.
Fishing River Storm
Fishing River Storm
Four Revelations Printed
Four Revelations Printed
Frederick G. Williams is to be
Frederick G. Williams is to be paid $300 a year to serve as assistant scribe for the United Firm.
General assembly in Zion discusses work
General assembly in Zion discusses work and emergency aid for 200 destitute families entering the state.
Governor Dunklin writes W. W. Phelps
Governor Dunklin writes W. W. Phelps and others:
Heber C. Kimball writes: "I would
Heber C. Kimball writes: "I would here remark that notwithstanding so many threats were thrown out against us, we did not fear, nor hesitate to proceed on our journey, for God was with us, and angels went before us, and we had no fear of either men or devils. This we knew because they (the angels) were seen."
House of Representatives votes to table
House of Representatives votes to table Mormon petition for an investigation of recent events until July 4. Anson Call is captured by a mob in Ray county and beaten before escaping and returning to Far West.
Hyrum returns to Kirtland
Hyrum returns to Kirtland.
Hyrum Smith leaves Kirtland on a mission to to Springfield, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Hyrum Smith leaves Kirtland on a mission to to Springfield, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Reaches Painesville.
In 1834 there were 111 missionaries
In 1834 there were 111 missionaries called to serve.
In New Portage, Ohio, Joseph Smith,
In New Portage, Ohio, Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery and Zebedee Coltrin have a vision: "They all three prayed in turn--Joseph, Oliver, and Zebedee. Brother Joseph than sic said, 'now brethren we will see some visions.' Joseph lay down on the ground on his back and stretched out his arms and the two brethren lay on them. The heavens gradually opened, and they saw a golden throne, on a circular foundation, something like a lighthouse, and on the throne were two aged personages, having white hair, and clothed in white garments. They were the two most beautiful and perfect specimens of mankind he ever saw. Joseph said, They are our first parents, Adam and Eve. Adam was a large broadshouldered man, and Eve a woman, was large in proportion."
It appears quite certain that the prophet himself never made any serious pretensions
It appears quite certain that the prophet himself never made any serious pretensions to religion until his late pretended revelation.
It is well known that Jo
It is well known that Jo Smith never pretended to have any communion with angels, until a long period after the pretended finding of his book, and that the juggling of himself or father, went no further than the pretended faculty of seeing wonders in a "peep stone," and the occasional interview with the spirit, supposed to have the custody of hidden treasures; and it is also equally well known, that a vagabond fortune-teller by the name of Walters, who then resided in the town of Sodus, and was once committed to the jail of this country for juggling, was the constant companion and bosom friend of these money digging imposters.
John Smith not the prophet's uncle
John Smith (not the prophet's uncle) baptizes Micah Baldwin Welton in Northampton, Portage county, Ohio.
John Whitmer assists Joseph arrange and copy
John Whitmer assists Joseph arrange and copy what becomes Book of Commandments 2–27.
Joseph and companions reach Independence
Joseph and companions reach Independence.