Joseph writes brethren in Missouri to use the courts
Joseph writes brethren in Missouri to use the courts, write the governor and the president, but do not sell their lands.
1,629 entries in this era, shown 200 to a page. This is page 7 of 9, covering 1835 to 1836. See the same material on the moving timeline.
1835
Joseph writes Col. Thornton, and attorneys
Joseph writes Col. Thornton, and attorneys Doniphan and Atchison, "to quiet the prejudices and fears of some part of the citizens of this county, we have concluded that our company shall be immediately dispersed, and continue so. till every effort for an adjustment of differences between us and the people of Jackson has been made [506] on our part, that would in any wise be required of us by disinterested men of republican principle."
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.
Joseph: the Twelve are to take
Joseph: the Twelve are to take their families to Missouri next year, attend the organization of the School of the Prophets, and prepare for "an endowment with power from on high."
Journey of Twelve Apostles to Northeast
Journey of Twelve Apostles to Northeast
JS and Corrill's Travel to Perry
JS and Corrill's Travel to Perry
JS Attended Lecture by Daniel Peixotto
JS Attended Lecture by Daniel Peixotto
JS Began Second Ohio Journal
JS Began Second Ohio Journal
JS Cleared of Charge of Assault and Battery
JS Cleared of Charge of Assault and Battery
JS Hosted Robert Matthews
JS Hosted Robert Matthews
JS Prepared Instruction on Priesthood
JS Prepared Instruction on Priesthood
JS Provided Blessings to Several Church Leaders
JS Provided Blessings to Several Church Leaders
JS's Conflict with William Smith
JS's Conflict with William Smith
JS's Return from Michigan
JS's Return from Michigan
JS's Second Michigan Journey
JS's Second Michigan Journey
JS's Visit to Kirtland Temple
JS's Visit to Kirtland Temple
JS's Visit with Erastus Holmes
JS's Visit with Erastus Holmes
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.
Kirtland high priests investigate case of Burr
Kirtland high priests investigate case of Burr Riggs: accused of not magnifying call as high priest, neglecting duty, abusing elders "and treating their admonition and advice with contempt."
Kirtland Justice of the Peace J.
Kirtland Justice of the Peace J. C. Dowen issues a writ against Doctor Hurlbut for threatening the life of Joseph Smith.
Kirtland. A conference of high priests
Kirtland. A conference of high priests chooses Orson Hyde to be clerk of "the Presidency of the High Priesthood." Building committee (Reynolds Cahoon, Jared Carter, and Hyrum Smith) to begin work immediately.
Kirtland. Burr Riggs is cut off for neglecting
Kirtland. Burr Riggs is cut off for neglecting his duty.
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.
Letter to Twelve Apostles Censuring Them for Conduct
Letter to Twelve Apostles Censuring Them for Conduct
Lorenzo Snow History
Ordained as one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve.
Lyman E. Johnson and Orson Pratt
Lyman E. Johnson and Orson Pratt baptize nearly 100 in the East (Orson is still out).
Member disfellowshipped for "a want of benevolence to the poor
Member disfellowshipped for "a want of benevolence to the poor, and charity to the Church."
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.'
Minutes of "The High Council of Kirtland" note that they assembled "to hear complaint
Minutes of "The High Council of Kirtland" note that they assembled "to hear complaint of President Joseph Smith, Jun., against Elder Reynolds Cahoon, in that the latter had failed to do his duty in correcting his children, and instructing them in the way of truth and righteousness; which was proved and decision given accordingly. Elder Cahoon confessed the correctness of the decision and promised to make public acknowledgment before the Church."
Minutes of the Kirtland High Council:
Minutes of the Kirtland High Council: "Testimony of Elder B. Riggs, as follows, that said Elder Phineas H. Young, borrowed a Book of Mormon of Mr. Childs of Madison Co. N. Y. and agreed to return it, but instead of doing so, sold it, also gave another to a poor female as a deed of charity, afterward borrowed it & sold it. For which said council decided that Elder P. H. Young should be suspended from church fellowhip, until he gives satisfaction to this council for this unchristian conduct." Phineas H. Young, Brigham Young's brother; was chosen in 1835 to be an apostle but passed over when William Smith was ordained instead.
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.
Newel Knight and Lydia Goldthwaite Bailey Wedding
Newel Knight and Lydia Goldthwaite Bailey Wedding
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 Appointed Church Recorder
Oliver Cowdery Appointed Church Recorder
Oliver Cowdery reaches Nauvoo, confers with Joseph about conditions in Jackson
Oliver Cowdery reaches Nauvoo, confers with Joseph about conditions in Jackson.
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."
Orson Hyde and Samuel H. Smith
Orson Hyde and Samuel H. Smith establish one church in Maine, two in Massachusetts, one in Pennsylvania, baptized 60 or more.
Orson Hyde gives Joseph a letter
Orson Hyde gives Joseph a letter complaining of favoritism and objecting to the revelation of November 3.
Orson Johnson charges William Smith with "unchristianlike conduct in speaking disrespectfully of President Joseph
Orson Johnson charges William Smith with "unchristianlike conduct in speaking disrespectfully of President Joseph Smith Junr. and the revelations & commandments given through him," and "attempting to inflict personal violence on President J. Smith Junr."
Orson Pratt baptizes Jacob and Mary Gates,
Orson Pratt baptizes Jacob and Mary Gates, Willard Snow and others in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
Painesville Republican publishes Warren Parrish's February 5 letter
Painesville Republican publishes Warren Parrish's February 5 letter to the editor, asserting that Joseph said "that the audible voice of God instructed him to establish a Banking-Anti-Banking Institution, which, like Aaron's rod, should swallow up all other banks and grow and flourish and spread from the rivers to the ends of the earth, and survive when all others should be laid in ruins."
Parley P. Pratt and Lyman Wight arrive in Kirtland
Parley P. Pratt and Lyman Wight arrive in Kirtland.
Parley reaches St. Louis 300 miles
Parley reaches St. Louis (300 miles from Independence) in 9 days.
Preface to Doctrine and Covenants
Preface to Doctrine and Covenants
Presidents resolve ordinations to require quorum
Presidents resolve ordinations to require quorum approvals. Harvey Whitlock to be rebaptized.
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.
Relocation of JS's Parents
Relocation of JS's Parents
Revelation defining priesthood offices received in Kirtland, Ohio
Revelation defining priesthood offices received in Kirtland, Ohio.
Revelation for Lyman Sherman
Revelation for Lyman Sherman
Revelation welcomes Harvey Whitlock back into the church
Revelation welcomes Harvey Whitlock back into the church.
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.
Revelation: Warren Parrish's sins are forgiven
Revelation: Warren Parrish's sins are forgiven and he is called to be the Lord's scribe. If he hearken's to the Lord's voice, Warren will see "much of my ancient records, and shall know of hiden things, and shall be endowed with a knowledge of hiden languages"
Rigdon was formerly a disciple of Campbell's and who it is said was sent
Rigdon was formerly a disciple of Campbell's and who it is said was sent out to make proselytes, but is probable he thought he should find it more advantageous to operate on his own capital, and therefore wrote, as it is believed the Book of Mormon …
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."
Samuel Smith and David Whitmer to Act for Literary Firm
Samuel Smith and David Whitmer to Act for Literary Firm
Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge meet Joseph in Waterloo
Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge meet Joseph in Waterloo, New York, a short distance from Fayette. According to Lucy Mack Smith, the two had stopped in Manchester to assess the Smith family's reputation, and "no one could say ought against them untill Joseph deceived them about [the] plates."
Sidney Rigdon and William E. McLellin,
Sidney Rigdon and William E. McLellin, preaching in Auburn, find "the people did not hearken to the councils of Heaven at all."
Sidney Rigdon's lecture
Sidney Rigdon's lecture.
Sidney writes to Bishop Partridge's counselors,
Sidney writes to Bishop Partridge's counselors, John Corrill and Isaac Morley, that the bishop has "insulted the Lord's prophet in particular & assumed authority over him in open violation of the Laws of God."
Sunday Joseph Coe delivers a discourse
(Sunday) Joseph Coe delivers a discourse "upon the prophecies, very edifying," then William E. McLelllin for an hour on "the distinguishing qualities of the church of God" and again in the evening half an hour on "Christian perfection."
Sunday speakers. Parley P. Pratt: gathering
Sunday speakers. Parley P. Pratt: gathering of Israel. Orson Pratt: keeping the commandments. "I admonished the members to set their houses in order, meet on the next Sabbath to partake of the Sacrament, in order that by our obedience to the ordinances, we might be enabled to prevail with God against the destroyer, and that the sick might be healed."
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 high council in Clay County
The high council in Clay County meets. Joseph letter to council and W. W. Phelps petition to the governor are read. First elders for Kirtland endowment are nominated. Zion's Camp members are to apply for discharges from Lyman Wight and missionary certificates from Edward Partridge.
The high council sends Oliver to find Mr
The high council sends Oliver to find Mr. Hewitt in Fairport. The next day, Oliver writes that Hewitt is not there but Mrs. Hewitt reassures him of her husband's interest in Mormonism. The Hewitts are not heard from again.
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 Kirtland high council "by revelation"
The Kirtland high council "by revelation" appoints Joseph Smith as "head" of the "war department" of the "Lord's Host," in imitation of the national Secretary of War. The latter phrase would appear three years later in the "Danite" constitution's description of the unnamed Joseph Smith's military role.
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 same issue of the paper
The same issue of the paper includes a challenge from Thomas Campbell (father of Alexander) to debate the Book of Mormon with Sidney Rigdon. (Sidney burns the letter.)
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.
The Twelve Apostles meet in Kirtland:
The Twelve Apostles meet in Kirtland: "It was then proposed that during their present mission, Elder Brigham Young should open the door of the Gospel to the remnants of Joseph, who dwell among the Gentiles, which was carried."
Travel, staid with a friend over
Travel, staid with a friend over night. Dr. Foster continued to accompany us.
Twelve Apostles to Hold Conferences
Twelve Apostles to Hold Conferences
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.
Warren Parrish Hired as JS's Scribe
Warren Parrish Hired as JS's Scribe
While reflecting upon the goodness and mercy of the Lord
While reflecting upon the goodness and mercy of the Lord, this evening, a prophecy was put into our hearts, that in a short time the Lord would arrange his providences in a merciful manner and send us assistance to deliver us from debt and bondage.
Wilford Woodruff arrives in Kirtland from New
Wilford Woodruff arrives in Kirtland from New York and meets Joseph, who invites the Woodruffs to stay with him.
Wilford Woodruff: I went up to the house of God to worship & O
Wilford Woodruff: I went up to the house of God to worship & O what a meeting. For on this day the God of Israel Sharply reproved this stake of Zion (Kirtland) through the Prophets & Apostles for all our sins & backslidings & also a timely warning that we may escape the Judgments of God that otherwise will fall upon us. Even the case of the travels of the Camp of the Saints from Kirtland to Zion in 1834 Was Presented to us for an example.
William E. McLellin arrives in Independence
William E. McLellin arrives in Independence.
William E. McLellin: I was sorely
William E. McLellin: I was sorely tempted of Devil But Friday night I made a hard struggle a[nd] shook him off my back.
with the Twelve selecting hymns; much
with the Twelve selecting hymns; much sickness began to manifest itself; this week and the following generally spent visiting the sick; some had faith enough and were healed; others had not.
Zebedee Coltrin arrives in Kirtland from Zion
Zebedee Coltrin arrives in Kirtland from Zion.
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.
After dedication of the House of the Lord in Kirtland
After dedication of the House of the Lord in Kirtland, Lyman Wight leaves for Missouri, arriving in early May.
Agreement to Citizens' Demands to Leave Clay County
Agreement to Citizens' Demands to Leave Clay County
Alexander Campbell: The Book of Mormon
[Alexander Campbell: The Book of Mormon is a composite of:] every error and almost every truth discussed for the last ten years. He [Joseph] decides all the great controversies: infant baptism, ordination, the trinity, regeneration, repentance, justification, the fall of man, the atonement, transubstantiation, fasting, penance, church government, religious experience, the call of the ministry, the general resurrection, eternal punishment, who may baptize, and even the question of free masonry, republican government, and the rights of men. All these topics are repeatedly alluded to.
As Sidney nears Far West
As Sidney nears Far West, he meets Henry Root by chance on Turkey Creek, Carroll county. Root offers Sidney "a liberal share" of the profits from the sale of land in DeWitt to Mormons. A few weeks later, Root and Thomas come to Far West and a deal is struck. A few families move to the new site in July, and by October seventy families had gathered, living in tents and wagons as they worked on permanent houses.
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 and Joseph Young sing for Joseph
Brigham and Joseph Young sing for Joseph. "The Spirit of the Lord was poured out upon us, and I told them I wanted to see those brethren together, who went up to Zion in the camp, the previous summer, for I had a blessing for them."
Brigham Young moves his family from Missouri to Atlas, Pike county, Illinois
Brigham Young moves his family from Missouri to Atlas, Pike county, Illinois. A few weeks later they move to Quincy.
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.
But the more important part of the mission was to inform the brethren
But the more important part of the mission was to inform the brethren that the boundaries of the promised land, or the New Jerusalem, had just been made known to Smith from God— the township of Kirtland, a few miles west of this, is the eastern line and the Pacific Ocean the western line; if the north and south lines have been described, we have not learned them. Orders were also brought to the brethren to sell no more land, but rather buy more. Joseph Smith and all his forces are to be on here soon to take possession of the promised land.
But this is not spoaken of in publick for reasons you will be aware
but this is not spoaken of in publick for reasons you will be aware of. If this were generally known it would probably make their way much more difficult.
By letter, Oliver objects to text
By letter, Oliver objects to text in D&C 20:37.
Caldwell County Created for Saints
Caldwell County Created for Saints
Church meeting at John Johnson's. William
Church meeting at John Johnson's. William E. McLellin to preach. "Here was Brothers John, Sidney, Oliver and Joseph and it did not seem to me as if I could instruct them or even entertain the Congregation; but with confidence alone in Enoch's God I arose and addressed them about one hour and a half. And it was not I but the spirit and power of God which was in me and it did seem to me before I finished as though it was not I or that I had got into another region where all was light & glory."
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.
Council excommunicates Doctor P
Council excommunicates Doctor P. Hurlbut.
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 "general assembly" elects Joseph
Far West "general assembly" elects Joseph president of the whole church and Sidney as a counselor. Counselor Frederick G. Williams is rejected and Hyrum is voted in. Opposition to David Whitmer, W. W. Phelps, and John Whitmer, but ultimately they are elected. A high council is elected, as are members of the Quorum of the Twelve (including the Johnsons and John F. Boynton who had been rejected in Kirtland), bishopric, patriarch, keeper of the Lord's storehouse, presidents of seventies.
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.
Frederick begins keeping Joseph's journal
Frederick begins keeping Joseph's journal.
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."
Having learned from the first No.
Having learned from the first No. of the Messenger and Advocate, that you were, not only about to "give a history of the rise and progress of the church of the Latter Day Saints;" but, that said "history would necessarily embrace my life and character," I have been induced to give you the time and place of my birth; as I have learned that many of the opposers of those principles which I have held forth to the world, profess a personal acquaintance with me, though when in my presence, represent me to be another person in age, education, and stature, from what I am.
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.
High council in Zion endorses commercial
High council in Zion endorses commercial enterprises. All are free to engage in business. No preferential treatment. No partnering with non-Mormons or using non-Mormon suppliers. Give David Patten and Thomas B. Marsh town lots.
I also herd President Joseph Smith
I also herd President Joseph Smith jr. declare in the presence of F Williams, D. Whitmer, S. Smith, W. Parrish, & others in the Deposit Office that he had received that morning the Word of the Lord upon the Subject of the Kirtland Safety Society. He was alone in a room by himself & he had not ownly the voice of the Spirit upon the Subject but even an audable voice. He did not tell us at that time what the LORD said upon the subject but remarked that if we would give heed to the Commandments the Lord had given this morning all would be well.
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 Johnson is ordained to the High Priesthood, admitted to United Firm
John Johnson is ordained to the High Priesthood, admitted to United Firm.
John Taylor History
Attended Hebrew School in Kirtland, Ohio.
Joseph allegedly instructs Marvel Davis and S.
Joseph allegedly instructs Marvel Davis and S. Wilbur Denton to assassinate Grandison Newell, but at the last moment the two back out.
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 family put up for the night at a "brother Barnereds'" about 8
Joseph and family put up for the night at a "brother Barnereds'" about 8 miles from Far West
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 and Warren then ride to Mr
Joseph and Warren then ride to Mr. McWithey's, about 3 miles from town, where Joseph is to "solemnize the matrimonial covenant" between Mr. E. Webb and Miss E. A. McWithy. A large crowd is present, Joseph speaks 40 minutes and "all seemed to be interested, except one or two individuals, who manifested, a Spirit of groveling contempt, which I was constrained to reprove and rebuke sharply." After closing, he "Sealed the matrim-[66]onial cerimony in the name of God, and pronounced the blessings of heaven. upon the heads of the young married couple we then closed by returning thanks." A "sumptuous feast" ensues. Joseph "can only say the that the interview was conducted with propriety and decorum, and our hearts were made to rejoice."
Joseph and William Smith, Sidney Rigdon,
Joseph and William Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Vincent Knight start for Far West to meet with the Saints and "discover situations suitable for the locations of the Saints who are gathering."
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 traveled to New York City and the eastern United States, returning mid-September
Joseph Smith traveled to New York City and the eastern United States, returning mid-September.
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 and Cowdery's Appointment to Raise Money
JS and Cowdery's Appointment to Raise Money
JS Attended Feast for Poor and Disabled
JS Attended Feast for Poor and Disabled
JS's Grandmother Traveled to Kirtland
JS's Grandmother Traveled to Kirtland
JS's Journey to the East
JS's Journey to the East
JS's Purchase of Land from Government
JS's Purchase of Land from Government
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 Return from the East
JS's Return from the East
JS's Stay in Salem
JS's Stay in Salem
Kirtland and Missouri High Councils Organized
Kirtland and Missouri High Councils Organized
Kirtland Council Minutes record, "The following
Kirtland Council Minutes record, "The following individuals comprising the firm of F. G. Williams & Co (viz.) Joseph Smith Junr., Sidney Rigdon, Oliver Cowdery, W. W. Phelps, John Whitmer, and F. G. Williams, met in the upper room in the printing office to take into consideration the situation of the firm in a pecuniary point of view in order to devise ways & means to discharge the debts, to make a partial division of stock and to release form responsibility of the company Messrs. Wm. W. Phelps & John Whitmer."
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).
Luke S. Johnson, learning Sheriff Kimball
Luke S. Johnson, learning Sheriff Kimball was about to arrest Joseph for illegal banking, arrests the Prophet for an outstanding judgment in another case. Joseph pays the judgment and leaves for Missouri on horseback with Sidney Rigdon.
Mary Duty Smith's Passing
Mary Duty Smith's Passing