Joseph and Emma adopt the Murdock
Joseph and Emma adopt the Murdock twins, naming them Joseph and Julia.
1,629 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 6 of 9, covering 1834 to 1835. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1834
Joseph and party meet Campbellite Evangelist
Joseph and party meet Campbellite Evangelist Walter Scott in Cincinnati. He is not interested.
Joseph and Sidney pay owners of the Monroe bank $3,000 worth of Bank
Joseph and Sidney pay owners of the Monroe bank $3,000 worth of Bank of Cleveland notes and $95 in gold coin. In return, they receive $20,026 in Bank of Monroe notes.
Joseph attends the debating school at William Smith's and apparently counsels the debates should
Joseph attends the debating school at William Smith's and apparently counsels the debates should end "fearing that it would not result in good." William insists on continuing and becomes "enraged" and "used violence upon my person," Jared Carter, and others.
Joseph blesses to David Whitmer, John Whitmer, John Corrill,
Joseph blesses to David Whitmer, John Whitmer, John Corrill, and William W. Phelps, with Oliver Cowdery recording. Oliver then prays for a blessing to give to Joseph and reports the heavens were opened to him. He writes "part of that which was shown and declared."
Joseph leaves for Upper Canada with Freeman
Joseph leaves for Upper Canada with Freeman Nickerson. His children were living in Mt. Pleasant, Upper Canada.
Joseph leaves Kirtland with Sidney, Oliver
Joseph leaves Kirtland with Sidney, Oliver Cowdery, and Zebedee Coltrin to attend a conference in New Portage.
Joseph sells his 13 acres and 80 perches to brother-in-law, Joseph McKune Jr
Joseph sells his 13 acres and 80 perches to brother-in-law, Joseph McKune Jr. Land had been "left or rented" since Joseph left it.
Joseph Smith appoints his brother Hyrum
Joseph Smith appoints his brother Hyrum as captain of twenty "life guards" for the prophet. George A. Smith is appointed Joseph's "armor bearer."
Joseph Smith arrives in Chardon, Ohio
Joseph Smith arrives in Chardon, Ohio "to tend the Court against Docter Philastus Hurlbut &c." Joseph preferred charges against Hurlbut, a disgruntled former Mormon, for verbally threatening Joseph's life.
Joseph Smith authorizes first counselor Sidney
Joseph Smith authorizes first counselor Sidney Rigdon to preside over the church in his absence.
Joseph Smith History
In accordance with revelation, begins recruitment of Zion’s Camp (see Doctrine and Covenants 101, Doctrine and Covenants 103).
Joseph Smith is defeated in his first attempt for elective office, coroner of Kirtland
Joseph Smith is defeated in his first attempt for elective office, coroner of Kirtland.
Joseph Smith led the camp of Israel (Zion's Camp) from Ohio to Missouri
Joseph Smith led the camp of Israel (Zion's Camp) from Ohio to Missouri.
Joseph Smith meets with his father,
Joseph Smith meets with his father, brothers Hyrum and William, Uncle John Smith, and Martin Harris to resolve dispute between Joseph and William. Father Smith prays, William makes humble confession, Joseph asks his forgiveness, tearful reconciliation.
Joseph Smith ordains David Whitmer as his successor "on conditions that he (J
Joseph Smith ordains David Whitmer as his successor "on conditions that he (J. Smith jr) did not live to God himself."
Joseph Smith rules that the use
Joseph Smith rules that the use of the "gift of tongues" in giving testimony in church disciplinary proceedings is "contrary to the rules and regulations of the Church."
Joseph Smith urged the Missouri high council to petition for federal protection
Joseph Smith urged the Missouri high council to petition for federal protection.
Joseph Smith writes through a scribe
Joseph Smith writes (through a scribe) in his diary: "Travelled to W. W. Williams in Newburgh Cuyahoga County, Ohio and took dinner, after which we travelled on. After dark were hailed by a man who desired to ride. We were checked by the Spirit and refused. He professed to be sick, but in a few minutes was joined by two others who followed us hard, cursing and swearing. We were successful in escaping their hands through the providence of the Lord, and stayed at a tavern where we were treated with civility."
Joseph Smith writes: "I instructed the camp in the morning that if a gun
Joseph Smith writes: "I instructed the camp in the morning that if a gun was fired it would be considered an alarm; but in the course of the day, while I was a little ahead, I shot a squirrel for Brother Foster, when several of the brethren came running up to see what was the matter. I told them Brother Foster was sick; 'I want you to pray for him.'"
Joseph Smith, traveling through Illinois, writes
Joseph Smith, traveling through Illinois, writes to Emma that he and others had been "wandering over the plains of the Nephites, recounting occasionally the history of the Book of Mormon, roving over the mounds of that once beloved people of the Lord, picking up their skulls & their bones, as proof of its divine authenticity."
Joseph Smith, while traveling through Genese
Joseph Smith, while traveling through Genese County, N.Y., tries to find someone to put him up for the night. He finally finds someone who wants to be paid. Joseph writes in his diary, "Thus we see that there is more place for money than for Jesus' Deciples or the Lamb of God."
Joseph, Hyrum, Sidney, and Oliver leave
Joseph, Hyrum, Sidney, and Oliver leave Kirtland and the next evening arrive at Buffalo on their way east.
Joseph, Sidney, Frederick G. Williams, Oliver
Joseph, Sidney, Frederick G. Williams, Oliver Cowdery, N. K. Whitney, and John Johnson to pray that Zebedee Coltrin will be able to borrow money from Jacob Myers or persuade him to come to Kirtland and bring it himself.
Joseph: translating and received a revelation
[Joseph:] translating and received a revelation explaining the Parable the wheat and the tears &c—
JS and Oliver Cowdery Covenanted to Donate to Poor
JS and Oliver Cowdery Covenanted to Donate to Poor
JS Defended Himself in Letter in Messenger and Advocate
JS Defended Himself in Letter in Messenger and Advocate
JS Issued Statement on Peaceful Intentions of Camp of Israel
JS Issued Statement on Peaceful Intentions of Camp of Israel
JS Joined Advance Contingent of Camp of Israel
JS Joined Advance Contingent of Camp of Israel
JS Presided over Conference of Elders
JS Presided over Conference of Elders
JS's First Michigan Journey
JS's First Michigan Journey
JS's Move from Whitney Store
JS's Move from Whitney Store
JS's Patriarchal Blessing
JS's Patriarchal Blessing
JS's Pennsylvania and New York Journey
JS's Pennsylvania and New York Journey
JS's Return from Camp of Israel
JS's Return from Camp of Israel
JS's Return from New York
JS's Return from New York
JS's Return from Pontiac, Michigan
JS's Return from Pontiac, Michigan
Judge Austin A. King sends armed
Judge Austin A. King sends armed men to obtain witnesses.
Kirtland conference sustains Joseph as president
Kirtland conference sustains Joseph as president of the whole church, with Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams as counselors, and Oliver Cowdery, Joseph Smith Sr., "Uncle John" Smth, and Hyrum Smith as assistant counselors. The Kirtland bishopric is also sustained. Luke S. Johnson, Lyman E. Johnson, and John F. Boynton are excommunicated or rejected as apostles (the technical aspects are unclear). Nine high council members are replaced.
Kirtland conference. Oliver ordains Newel K.
Kirtland conference. Oliver ordains Newel K. Whitney church agent. Two elders are silenced, a priest returns his license.
Kirtland high council hears Sylvester Smith accuse Joseph
Kirtland high council hears Sylvester Smith accuse Joseph Smith of "criminal conduct" during Zion's Camp. Joseph is exonerated. A notice from the high council and Sylvester's confession to be published in the Evening and Morning Star.
Land Deeded to JS for House of the Lord Construction
Land Deeded to JS for House of the Lord Construction
Lectures on Church's Theology Began
Lectures on Church's Theology Began
Led by the high council in Far West
Led by the high council in Far West, branches in Zion reject the leadership of the stake presidency, David Whitmer, W. W. Phelps, and John Whitmer.
Leman Copley calls on Joseph and "confessed
Leman Copley calls on Joseph and "confessed that he bore a fals[e] testimony against me in a suit I brought against Doctor P. Hurlbut for threatening my life, he confessed that he bore a fals testimony against me, in that suit but verily thought at the time that he was right but on calling to mind all all the circumstances connected the with the things that transpired at the time he was convinced that he was wrong, and humbly confessed it and asked my forgivness, which was readily granted, he also wished to be received into the church again by baptism, and was received according to his desire, he gave me his confession in writing"
Leman Copley evicts the Colesville church
Leman Copley evicts the Colesville church from his farm in Thompson.
Letter circulates in Jackson County calling
Letter circulates in Jackson County calling for the removal of all Mormons.
Lucy Mack Smith leads a group
Lucy Mack Smith leads a group of about fifty persons, with another group of about thirty headed by Thomas B. Marsh (h), from Fayette through the Cayuga, Seneca, and Erie Canals to Buffalo, then to Fairport, Ohio (arriving on May 11–12), and finally on to Kirtland.
Lyman Wight and John Corrill arrive in Jackson
Lyman Wight and John Corrill arrive in Jackson county.
Many excommunications. On January 1, 1838,
Many excommunications. On January 1, 1838, Adam-ondi-Ahman stake president John Smith writes his son, George A.:
Martin and Emer Harris baptize 100
Martin and Emer Harris baptize 100 at Chenango Point, New York within a few weeks.
Martin Harris having boasted to the brethren that he could handle snakes with perfect
Martin Harris having boasted to the brethren that he could handle snakes with perfect safety, while fooling with a black snake with his bare feet, he received a bite on his left foot. The fact was communicated to me Joseph Smith, and I took occasion to reprove him, and exhort the brethren never to trifle with the promises of God.
Messenger and Advocate Published
Messenger and Advocate Published
Missouri Attorney General R. W. Wells
Missouri Attorney General R. W. Wells writes on behalf of Governor Dunklin that if the Mormons want to return to their homes in Jackson County, "an adequate force will be sent forthwith to effect that object." If Mormons wish to organize their own volunteer company, "the Colonel" would be obliged to accept them. "As only a certain quantity of public arms can be distributed in each County; those who first apply will be most likely to receive them. The less, therefore, that is said upon the subject the better."
Missouri Governor Petitioned to Protect Saints
Missouri Governor Petitioned to Protect Saints
Missouri Governor Refused Assistance to Saints
Missouri Governor Refused Assistance to Saints
Missouri High Council Organized
Missouri High Council Organized
N. Y. DAILY ADVERTISER reports: "Mormon
N. Y. DAILY ADVERTISER reports: "Mormon War--It is stated on the authority of a letter received at Chardon, Ohio, direct from Missouri, that a body of well armed Mormons, under their chief or prophet, Joe Smith, on attempting to cross the river into Jackson county; that a battle ensued, in which the Mormons were worsted & driven back, and their leader was wounded in the leg. It is added that he died three days after of the wound, or of amputation."
Name of Church Changed
Name of Church Changed
Nathaniel Lewis states, in a sworn
Nathaniel Lewis states, in a sworn affidavit: "I have been acquainted with Joseph Smith Jr. for some time: being a relation of his wife, and residing near him, I have had frequent opportunities of conversation with him, and of knowing his opinions and pursuits. From my standing in the Methodist Episcopal Church, I suppose he was careful how he conducted or expressed himself before me. At one time, however, he came to my house, and asked my advice, whether he should proceed to translate the Book of Plates (referred to by Mr. Hale) or not. He said that God had commanded him to translate it, but he was afraid of the people: he remarked, that he was to exhibit the plates to the world, at a certain time, which was then about eighteen months distant. I told him I was not qualified to give advice in such cases. Smith frequently said to me that I should see the plates at the time appointed. After the time stipulated, had passed away, Smith being at my house was asked why he did not fulfil his promise, show the Golden Plates and prove himself an honest man? He replied that he, himself was deceived, but that I should see them if I were where they were. I reminded him then, that I stated at the time he made the promise, I was fearful "the enchantment would be so powerful" as to remove the plates, when the time came in which they were to be revealed."
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.
New Portage Church Conference
New Portage Church Conference
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.
Oliver Cowdery Ordained Assistant President
Oliver Cowdery Ordained Assistant President
Oliver Cowdery's Historical Letters
Oliver Cowdery's Historical Letters
Ordinations of Hyrum and Joseph Smith Sr.
Ordinations of Hyrum and Joseph Smith Sr.
Orson Hyde and Samuel H
Orson Hyde and Samuel H. Smith, and Lyman E. Johnson and Orson Pratt are called to "the eastern countries;" Asa Dodds and Calves Wilson to "the western countries;" Major N. Ashley and Burr Riggs to the south countries.
Orson Hyde and William E. McLellin:
Orson Hyde and William E. McLellin: We were told that Messrs. How[e], Hurlbut, & Co's. Mormonism Unvailed sold for eighteen and three quarter cents, while the Book of Mormon sold for two dollars. It is true that two dollars is above the selling price of the Book of Mormon, but the anxiety of the gentleman to purchase it, and the owner having but one, and not wishing to part with it, is an explanation of this matter. Tell every body to buy and read "Mormonism Unvailed" if they wish, for we are convinced of Paul's statement, where he says, "Ye can do nothing against the truth but for the truth."
Orson Hyde writes Joseph that he has failed to raise money quickly
Orson Hyde writes Joseph that he has failed to raise money quickly in the eastern branches of the church.
PAINESVILLE TELEGRAPH (Ohio) reports: "The Mormon
PAINESVILLE TELEGRAPH (Ohio) reports: "The Mormon war in Missouri is about to be renewed. Gen. Joe Smith took up his line of march from this country on Monday last, with a large party of his fanatical followers, for the seat of war. -- This expedition has been a long time in active preparation. Soon after the outrages committed upon the members of the sect last Nov. in Missouri, the prophet here sent forth his general orders, which he pretended was a revelation from God, for all his able bodied men to repair to the scene of difficulty. His preachers were sent forth to all parts of the country among their proselytes, with a printed copy of the revelation in their pockets, reiterating and magnifying all the tales of woe which had befallen the church," in the "promised land." Like Peter the Hermit, in the days of the crusades, they have made every effort to stir up the holy zeal of the "warriors, my young men, and they that are of middle age also," to the combat. They have been made to believe it was a direct command from the Supreme Being, which could not be disobeyed. For several months past they have been collecting munitions of war for the crusade. Dirks, knives, swords, pistols, guns, powder-horns, &c. &c. have been in good demand in this vicinity. Some have equipped themselves with four or five pistols. The prophet, it is said, has a sword over four feet long."
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.
Peter Whitmer Jr. returns to Kirtland
Peter Whitmer Jr. returns to Kirtland from mission to the Lamanites begun in October 1830.
Petition signed by seventy Mormons, including
Petition signed by seventy Mormons, including the First Presidency and 9 other general authorities, warn the non-Mormon justice of the peace out of Kirtland.
Plight of Exiled Saints
Plight of Exiled Saints
Presidents John Whitmer and W
Presidents John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps appoint a construction committee for the house of the Lord in Far West, later contested by the high council.
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
Reynolds Cahoon and Thomas B. Marsh
Reynolds Cahoon and Thomas B. Marsh excommunicate several in the Orange area.
Samuel H. Smith and Orson Hyde
Samuel H. Smith and Orson Hyde reach Boston.
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.
Sidney claims "that he had a revelation from the Lord & said
Sidney claims "that he had a revelation from the Lord & said that the kingdo<m> was taken from <the> Church and left with him." Joseph wrote that when he learned of the rebellious spirit in Zion he became "frantick" and "the advisary" took "the advantage" so that "he spake unadvisedly with his lips." Lucy recalls Sidney declared "the keys of the kingdom are re<wrent> from this <you> and you never will have them again untill you build me a new house."
Special conference Independence: examine the accounts
Special conference (Independence): examine the accounts of Sidney Gilbert, including receipt of $2,694.70 from Newel K. Whitney, church agent; disbursements to Gilbert & Whitney & co. for goods and transportation costs of church members totalling $2,677.83. Report accepted.
Sunday Joseph and Freeman reach Springfield, Erie
(Sunday) Joseph and Freeman reach Springfield, Erie County, Pennsylvania.
Sylvester Smith Promised to Recant Charges against JS
Sylvester Smith Promised to Recant Charges against JS
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 council of seventy meets to report their ministry since they were ordained
The council of seventy meets to report their ministry since they were ordained "to that apostleship."
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 Kirtland high council appointed a committee to arrange and publish revelations
The Kirtland high council appointed a committee to arrange and publish revelations.
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 next year in 1832 he Came again to Missouri and set things
The next year in 1832 he Came again to Missouri and set things in order and Cald the Colesvill Church to gather and seald them up to Eternal Life. And this made some little feeling among others But I think he new Best. So that passed of and he Returned to Kirtlland again and I think he Did not Come to Missouri the next year for the Mob Began to sho their Black heads
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 Ohio Repository reprints Warren Parrish's letter about Joseph hearing the voice
The Ohio Repository reprints Warren Parrish's letter about Joseph hearing the voice of the Lord instructing him to establish the "Banking-Anti-Banking Institution."
The Prophet, Spouse, and whole "holy family"
The Prophet, Spouse, and whole "holy family" as they style themselves,) will follow Rigdon, so soon as their deluded or hypocritical followers, shall be able to dispose of what little real property they possess in this region; one farm (Whitmers) was sold a few days ago for $2,300. Their first place of destination is understood to be a few miles west of Painesville, Ohio, (the present place of the Elder's residence) which is just within the east bounds of this new land of promise, which extends from thence to the Pacific Ocean …
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.
They say that a miracle was worked in their behalf
They say that a miracle was worked in their behalf, by clearing a passage through the ice at Buffalo—some of them affect a power even to raise the dead, and perchance, (such is the weakness of human nature), really believe that they can do it! The chiefs of those people appear to exempt themselves from labor, and herein is, probably, the grand object for which they have established this new religion.
Trial of Doctor Philastus Hurlbut
Trial of Doctor Philastus Hurlbut
Two Irvingites from Scotland call on Joseph
Two Irvingites from Scotland call on Joseph, "to make inquiry about the work of the Lord in these last days." They treat Joseph respectfully and express satisfaction with what they hear at Mormon services. (One is J. Hewitt.)
Vigilantes fire on first Mormon settlers
Vigilantes fire on first Mormon settlers at DeWitt.
Warren A. Cowdery begins keeping Joseph's journal—writing
Warren A. Cowdery begins keeping Joseph's journal—writing in third person.
We received our charge from Joseph
We received our charge from Joseph Smith the Prophet.
While "riding in a wagon with Brother Hyrum, Ezra Thayer and George
While "riding in a wagon with Brother Hyrum, Ezra Thayer and George A. Smith," Joseph Smith "told them that I felt much depressed in spirit and lonesome, and that there had been a great deal of bloodshed in that place, remarking that whenever a man of God is in a place where many have been killed, he will feel lonesome and unpleasant, and his spirits will sink."
While preparing his trial against Doctor
While preparing his trial against Doctor Hurlbut Joseph writes in his journal. "My soul delighteth in the Law of the Lord for he forgiveth my sins and will confound mine Enimies. The Lord shall destroy him who has lifted his heel against me, even that wicked man Docter Philastus Hurlbut. He will deliver him to the fowls of heaven and his bones shall be cast to the blast of the wind for he lifted his arm against the Almighty. Therefore the Lord shall destroy him." Interestingly this passage is in the form of a "chiasmus" similar to passages found in the Book of Mormon.
While traveling in Indiana Joseph Smith
While traveling in Indiana Joseph Smith and company are detained when a horse dies. To pass the time while waiting for another horse to be purchased Joseph "then proposed for a diversion that we divide the camp into three parts and have a sham battle, which was agreed to. Brother Roger Orton led one division, Frederick G. Williams another division, while I remained in the camp with the third division. They retired to the woods with their divisions, and soon attacked the camp, which we defended by various maneuvers for some time. Many of our captains showed considerable tact and more acquaintance with military matters than I had expected. Everything passed off with good feelings, although Captain Heber C. Kimball, in receiving a charge, grasped Captain Lewis Zobriski's sword, and in endeavoring to take it from him, had the skin cut from the palm of his hand."
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.
Wilford Woodruff: I repaired to the house of the Lord & [125] stood
Wilford Woodruff: I repaired to the house of the Lord & [125] stood in the midst of the Congregation of the Saints whare I beheld President JOSEPH SMITH Jr. arise in the stand & for several hours addressed the Saints in the power of God. Joseph had been absent from Kirtland on business for the Church, though not half as long as Moses was in the mount, & many were stir’d up in their hearts & some were against him as the Israelites were against Moses. But when he arose in the power of God in their midst, as Moses did anciently, they were put to silence for the complainers saw that he stood in the power of a Prophet. O how weak is man.
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.
William Marks sells the House of the Lord (also known as the "Stone Temple,"
William Marks sells the House of the Lord (also known as the "Stone Temple," and "Chapel House") to Mead, Stafford & Company of Buffalo for goods purchased in 1836.
Work on documents for presentation. Rigdon
Work on documents for presentation. Rigdon sick.
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 priesthood council votes that the Quorum of Twelve and the Seventy have
A priesthood council votes that the Quorum of Twelve and the Seventy have the right to call on branches to provide them and their families with financial support. Joseph Smith reminds the Twelve that they have no jurisdiction in organized stakes, and that the stake high council has no authority over branches. Joseph also states, "It will be the duty of the twelve when in council to take their seats together according to their ages. The oldest to be seated at the. head, and preside in the first council, the next oldest in the second, and so on until the youngest has presided."
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).
Blessings Given to Those who Worked on House of the Lord
Blessings Given to Those who Worked on House of the Lord
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.
Clay county conference resolves to send Lyman
Clay county conference resolves to send Lyman Wight and Parley P. Pratt (h) to Kirtland for advice.
Conference (Zion): resolves to implement "the mode and manner of regulating the Church
Conference (Zion): resolves to implement "the mode and manner of regulating the Church of Christ from this time, according to a Revelation received in Hiram, Portage County, Ohio, Nov 11, 1831."
Conference Hiram: William Cahoon and Peter
Conference (Hiram): William Cahoon and Peter Devolve accused of abusing a child of Newel K. Whitney. Joseph and Sidney to present the case in Kirtland.
Conference Independence investigates of Oliver Cowdery's
Conference (Independence) investigates of Oliver Cowdery's 1830 "transgression" of proposing to another woman while engaged to Elizabeth Ann Whitmer.
Council continues (Independence): Name of the mercantile business (United Firm) to be Gilbert, Whitney
Council continues (Independence): Name of the mercantile business (United Firm) to be Gilbert, Whitney & Company in Zion and Newel K. Whitney & Company in Kirtland.
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
Edward Partridge and Isaac Morley Departed on Mission
Edward Partridge and Isaac Morley Departed on Mission
Egyptian Mummies and Papyri Purchased
Egyptian Mummies and Papyri Purchased
Elders Young and Kimball arrive Cleveland,
Elders Young and Kimball arrive Cleveland, Ohio, about 1 a.m. While waiting for the noon, Elders Smith, Turley, and Hedlock, who left them at Terre Haute, drove up, having picked up Elder Taylor by the way, he having been left sick by his company in the east part of Indiana. They were in good health, compared with what they had been, and in fine spirits. George A. Smith tarried in Cleveland till the next day, to visit his relatives. Brothers Young, Kimball, Taylor, and Turley rode in the stage, and Brother Hedlock and Mr. Murray in their wagon to Willoughby, and from thence they all rode into Kirtland together.
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.
First presidency, high council, bishop's council
First presidency, high council, bishop's council set First Presidency prerogatives: can sell their properties at a profit and consecrate the rest, direct bishop in expenditures. Stop sale of liquor, petition to move county seat to Far West.
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."
For several days past, four individuals,
For several days past, four individuals, said to have formerly resided in the State of New-York, have appeared in the northern part of Geauga County, assuming the appellation of Disciples, Prophets, and Angels. Some among us, however, are led to believe that they are nothing more than men, and impostors.
George W. Robinson named general church
George W. Robinson named general church recorder and clerk to the First Presidency.
In 1835 there were 84 missionaries
In 1835 there were 84 missionaries called to serve.
In a meeting of a High
In a meeting of a High Council and the Presidency at Kirtland, it was decided that, as the laborer is worthy of his hire, whenever President Joseph Smith, Sen., is called upon to pronounce Patriarchal blessings upon the Church, he be paid for his services at the rate of ten dollars per week and his expenses. By 1841, this would include a fee of $1 per blessing; fifty years later it would be $2 per blessing.
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
It was voted by the Council,
It was voted by the Council, that Fathers Bosley and Nickerson, Elder McWithey, and Brother Roger Orton, should exert themselves to obtain two thousand dollars, for the present relief of Kirtland. They all agreed to do what they could to obtain it, firmly believing that it could be accomplished by the first of April. It was also decided the Elder Orson Hyde should tarry and preach in the regions round about, till the money should be obtained, and then carry it with him to Kirtland. It was also voted that I should return to Kirtland, accompanied by Elders Sidney Rigdon and Lyman Wight. Elders John Murdock and Orson Pratt were appointed to journey to Kirtland, preaching by the way; and Elders Parley P. Pratt and Henry Brown to visit the churches in Black river country, and obtain all the means they could to help Zion.
James Gordon Bennett diary entry, Geneva,
James Gordon Bennett diary entry, Geneva, New York (sixteen miles southeast of the Smith farm near Palmyra): Joseph Smith Sr. a healer and "grand story teller—very glib" and his son a "carless, idle, indolent fellow—brought up to live by his wits." The Hill Cumorah. Mormons moved to Ohio "because the people here would not pay any attention to them."
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps purchase
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps purchase land that will become Far West.
John Whitmer and William W. Phelps Arrived in Kirtland
John Whitmer and William W. Phelps Arrived in Kirtland
John Whitmer begins his history of the church
John Whitmer begins his history of the church.
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 and Sidney start on a preaching tour to Shalersville
Joseph and Sidney start on a preaching tour to Shalersville, Ravenna, and other places "by which means we did much towards allaying the excited feelings which were growing out of the scandalous letters then being published in the 'Ohio Star,' at Ravenna by the before-mentioned Apostate, Ezra Booth." They return about "the 8th or 10th of January."
Joseph leads 150 men to Adam-ondi-Ahman
Joseph leads 150 men to Adam-ondi-Ahman to protect the Saints.
Joseph receives Warren's letter that he is ill and cannot come
Joseph receives Warren's letter that he is ill and cannot come, so he appoints Sylvester Smith acting scribe until Warren returns (February 8).
Joseph returns to Kirtland
Joseph returns to Kirtland.
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 Sr.'s Illness
Joseph Smith Sr.'s Illness
Joseph Smith uses his white seer
Joseph Smith uses his white seer stone to give blessings to Newel K. and Elizabeth A. Whitney. The Whitneys have a seer stone of their own shortly afterwards.
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 Smith's journal entry states: "Called
Joseph Smith's journal entry states: "Called my family together arranged my domestick concerns and dismissed my boarders."
Joseph testifies before the high council
Joseph testifies before the high council in behalf of a brother who is accused of beating and whipping his daughter. In the second session, Joseph and his brother William, get into a furious argument over whether their mother should testify.