Joseph Smith and Marriage in the 1830s

This is outside the normal chronology.  I was curious to see entries regarding marriage in the church in the 1830s and came up with the following:


-- Apr 1833 -- to 27 Jun 1844 Marriage - Joseph to Fanny Alger, age 16 ,. Fanny Alger is Joseph's first known plural wife, whom he came to know in Kirtland during early 1833 when she, at the age of 16, stayed at his home as a housemaid. Described as "a varry nice & Comly young woman," according to Benjamin Johnson, Fanny lived with the Smith family from 1833 to 1836. Martin Harris, one of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, recalled that the prophet's "servant girl" claimed he had made "improper proposals to her, which created quite a talk amongst the people." Mormon Fanny Brewer similarly reported "much excitement against the Prophet[involving] an unlawful intercourse between himself and a young orphan girl residing in his family and under his protection." Former Mormon apostle William McLellin later wrote that Emma Smith substantiated the Smith-Alger affair. According to McLellin, Emma was searching for her husband and Alger one evening when through a crack in the barn door she saw "him and Fanny in the barn together alone" on the hay mow. McLellin, in a letter to one of Smith's sons, added that the ensuing confrontation between Emma and her husband grew so heated that Rigdon, Frederick G. Williams, and Oliver Cowdery had to mediate the situation. After Emma related what she had witnessed, Smith, according to McLellin, "confessed humbly, and begged forgiveness. Emma and all forgave him." While Oliver Cowdery may have forgiven his cousin Joseph Smith, he did not forget the incident. Three years later, when provoked by the prophet, Cowdery countered by calling the Fanny Alger episode "a dirty, nasty, filthy affair." Chauncey Webb recounts Emmas later discovery of the relationship: Emma was furious, and drove the girl, who was unable to conceal the consequences of her celestial relation with the prophet, out of her house.  At least one account indicates that Fanny became pregnant. Chauncy G. Webb, Smith's grammar teacher, later reported that when the pregnancy became evident, Emma Smith drove Fanny from her home (Wyl 1886, 57). Webb's daughter, Ann Eliza Webb Young, a divorced wife of Brigham Young, remembered that Fanny was taken into the Webb home on a temporary basis (Young 1876, 66-67). Fanny stayed with relatives in nearby Mayfield until about the time Joseph fled Kirtland for Missouri. Fanny left Kirtland in September 1836 with her family. Though she married non-Mormon Solomon Custer on 16 November 1836 and was living in Dublin City, Indiana, far from Kirtland, her name still raised eyebrows. Fanny Brewer, a Mormon visitor to Kirtland in 1837, observed "much excitement against the Prophet [involving] an unlawful intercourse between himself and a young orphan girl residing in his family and under his protection"

-- Sep 24, 1834 -- Article on Marriage read at General Assembly stating that "...one man should have one wife, except for death."

-- Aug 17, 1835 -- Oliver Cowdery and Sidney Rigdon presented a revised set of "inspired documents" before a special Conference of the Church, which approved the collection for printing. Section 101, placed almost at the end of the book, gave instructions on purely monogamous marriage. The text stated that the "Church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication, and polygamy..." Joseph Smith was out of town when the Conference accepted the collection as being the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church. As no known allegations of Mormon polygamy had been published at this time, it appears that the "reproach" came from within the Church itself.

-- Oct 17, 1835 -- Joseph Smith's journal entry states: "Called my family together arranged my domestick concerns and dismissed my boarders." This may refer to his first plural wife, sixteen-year-old Fanny Alger, with whom his relationship has been causing rumors and dissension among Joseph's inner circle, leaving his home to live apart from him.

-- Nov 24, 1835 --  While illegally performing a marriage for Newel Knight and Lydia Goldthwaite (still legally married to another man), Smith publicly announces his view of theocratic ethics: "I have done it by the authority of the holy Priesthood and the Gentile law has no power to call me to an account for it."

-- late Aug 1836 -- In Joseph Smith's absence some members call for David Whitmer to assume leadership of the Church. A similar situation happened during Smith's trip to Canada in July of 1837. Accounts of these two events are difficult to sort one from another. The earlier attempt to unseat Smith may possibly have been related to his affair with Miss Fanny Alger.

-- late Aug 1836 -- Joseph Smith asked Levi Hancock to take Fanny Alger to Missouri. She and her family left the following month, and after a lengthy stop-over in Indiana (for unclear reasons, perhaps her pregnancy), reached Missouri a year later.

-- Nov 16, 1836 -- Fanny Alger (Smith) marries Solomon Custer in Wayne county, Indiana.

-- Apr 28, 1837 -- The presidents of seventies meet and declare for publication that "we will have no fellowship whatever with any Elder belonging to the quorum of the Seventies who is guilty of polygamy or any offense of the kind."

-- Aug. 1837 -- David W Patten: Joseph Smith Jr. "slapped him in the face & kicked him out of the yard" Aug. 1837 when David W Patten asked if Fanny Alger was Joseph Smith Jr. 's plural wife

-- early Nov 1837 -- Oliver Cowdery confronted Joseph Smith over the matter of Smith's having carried on sexual relations with Miss Fanny Alger in Kirtland. Smith called in witnesses and shook hands with Cowdery, their both having agreed "to drop every past thing."

-- Nov 6, 1837 -- Oliver Cowdery: Allowed by leading quorums 6 Nov. 1837 to resolve difficulty with Joseph Smith Jr. over polygamy without involving the church council

-- Jan 13, 1838 -- Luke Johnson arrests Joseph Sr. for performing a marriage without proper authority but also helps him escape. Joseph Sr. hides at Oliver Snow's for two or three weeks.

-- (Sun) Jan 21, 1838 -- Oliver Cowdery confronts Smith with charge of adultery with Fanny Alger. (Perhaps by letter, as Smith had not yet arrived in Missouri)

-- Jan 21, 1838 -- Oliver Cowdery: "A dirty, nasty, filthy affair of his and Fanny Alger's was talked over in which I strictly declared that I had never deviated from the truth."  Oliver's letterbook

-- 1838 July -- The Church's Elders' Journal said "... on account of the unfaithfulness of Oliver Cowdery ... and [his] opposition to our beloved brother Joseph Smith, jr ... [he has] been excluded from fellowship." It printed a statement from the husband of William Morgan's widow saying Cowdery discussed the "crime (adultery/polygamy) alledged against" Joseph Smith, Jr. in her house. It also said Mormons did not have more than one wife and that Joseph Smith was a money-digger. (Joseph Smith may have married Lucinda in June 1838, evidence for this is not solid)


Sources:

Mormon History, Aug 19, 1835

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-- Aug 19, 1835
Elder Babit charged with not keeping the Word of Wisdom; says he followed the example of Joseph Smith and others, but repented. (1)

-- Aug 21, 1835
[Oliver Cowdery] Marie Louise Cowdery was born to Oliver and Elizabeth Cowdery in Kirtland, Geauga, OH. She was the only child the couple had to lived past infancy and reached adulthood. (2)

-- (Sun) Aug 23, 1835
Joseph Smith returned to Kirtland from his visit to Michigan. Apparently he had put an end to the murder conspiracy against Newell by this time. (3)

-- Aug 23, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith arrived back in Kirtland after his visit to the Saints in Michigan. (4)

-- Aug 28, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith preached to the Saints on the duty of wives. (4)

-- late Aug 1835
Joseph Smith asked Levi Hancock to take Fanny Alger to Missouri. She and her family left the following month, and after a lengthy stop-over in Indiana (for unclear reasons, perhaps her pregnancy), reached Missouri a year later. (3)

-- Aug 31, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith wrote a letter to Hezekiah Peck and others in Missouri. (4)

-- During 1835 August
[Joseph Smith] ca. 10-23 Traveled from Kirtland to Michigan to visit Latter-day Saints. (5)

-- During Aug 1835
[Black History] In a general declaration concerning governments and civil laws, the following statement is made, "We believe it just to preach the gospel to the nations of the earth, and warn the righteous to save themselves from the corruption of the world; but we do not believe it right to interfere with bond-servants, neither preach the gospel to, nor baptize them contrary to the will and wish of their masters, nor to meddle with or influence them in the least to cause them to be dissatisfied with their situations in this life, thereby jeopardizing the lives of men; such interference we believe to be unlawful and unjust, and dangerous to the peace of every government allowing human beings to be held in servitude (cf. D&C 134)." (6)

-- During Aug-Sep 1835
Probably about this time, M. C. Davis was excommunicated from the Mormons. It is possible that he associated himself with Joseph's Brother, William Smith, when the latter left the Church on Oct. 31, 1835. (3)

-- During Aug. 1835
Oliver Cowdery: Had a special conference vote during Joseph Smith Jr. 's absence Aug. 1835 for a statement including, "We do not believe it just to mingle religious influence with civil government" (Doctrine and Covenants 134:9) (7)

Vinson Knight: "Warned out" of Kirtland, Ohio, Aug. 1835 (7)

-- Sep 1, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith wrote an extensive letter to the elders in Missouri, explaining his actions and motives in settling the Saints there. (4)


Footnotes:
1 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
2 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Oliver Cowdery Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/Cdychrn1.htm
3 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
4 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
5 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
6 - Crapo, Richley, Chronology Pertaining to Blacks and the LDS Priesthood, http://www.mormonsocialscience.org/node/62
7 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47


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Mormon History, Aug 17, 1835

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-- Aug 17, 1835
Oliver Cowdery introduces Book of Doctrine and Covenants. Also, William W. Phelps reads the Article on Marriage which is unanimously accepted to be in the book. (1)

A special conference accepts the DOCTRINE AND COVENANTS which contains unannounced changes and expansions of revelations previously published in THE EVENING AND MORNING STAR and 1833 BOOK OF COMMANDMENTS. This canonized work includes a statement on marriage which prohibits polygamy. (2)

The church unanimously adopts D&C 134 concerning the relationship between church, government, and individuals. Among the assertions the church makes are that governments are instituted by God for the benefit of man; that government should protect the freedom of men to worship as they please; that all men should uphold their government and laws; that churches should not exercise civil powers; and that individuals are justified in defending themselves and their property. (3)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith presided at a general assembly of the priesthood and of the Church, where the book Doctrine and Covenants was presented and accepted as scripture. (4)

[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. The assembled body of the Church voted unanimously to accept the declaration of belief regarding governments and laws in general now contained in Doctrine & Covenants 134. (4)

[Joseph Smith] A special conference accepts the Doctrine and Covenants which contains unannounced changes and expansions of revelations previously published in The Evening and the Morning Star and 1833 Book of Commandments. This canonized work includes a statement on marriage which prohibits polygamy. (5)

[Joseph Smith] Church conference approved publication of Doctrine and Covenants, Kirtland. (6)

The Doctrine and Covenants, a group of revelation received by Joseph Smith, is accepted as doctrine of the Church. (7)

[Lucy Mack Smith] The general assembly approves the Doctrine and Covenants and also an Article on Marriage while Joseph Jr. is in Michigan. (8)

Oliver Cowdery and Sidney Rigdon presented a revised set of "inspired documents" before a special Conference of the Church, which approved the collection for printing. Section 101, placed almost at the end of the book, gave instructions on purely monogamous marriage. The text stated that the "Church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication, and polygamy..." Joseph Smith was out of town when the Conference accepted the collection as being the Doctrine and Covenants of the Church. (9)

[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 134. The rights and prerogatives of civil governments and religions. Preeminence of conscience, property rights, self-defense. No interference with bond-servants (slaves).
Presented to the general assembly of August 17, 1835 with the Article on Marriage by W. W. Phelps and adopted by unanimous consent to be included in the 1835 D&C. Generally believed to have been written by Oliver Cowdery. Joseph Smith and Frederick G. Williams were in Wisconsin at the time.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 102/ Minutes of August 17, 1835.
Of Governments and Laws in General. (10)

-- Aug 18, 1835
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. (2)

-- Aug 19, 1835
Almon Babbitt's defense for breaking the Word of Wisdom: Joseph and others don't observe it. Admonished to live it anyway. (11)


Footnotes:
1 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
2 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
3 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
4 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
5 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"
6 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
7 - More Good Foundation, Timeline, http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
8 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
9 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Oliver Cowdery Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/Cdychrn1.htm
10 - Kenny, Scott, "Doctrine and Covenants," http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
11 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml


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Mormon History, summer of 1835

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-- During summer of 1835
[Young, Brigham] Mission to eastern states and New England in summer of 1835. (1)

-- (Tue) Aug 4, 1835
The Church temporarily withdrew fellowship from Orson Hyde and William E. McLellin, following their criticism of Sidney Rigdon s grammar school. [LDS Church History Vol II] (2)

-- Aug 4, 1835
Orson Hyde: Disfellowshipped 4 Aug. 1835 (3)

William E Mclellin: Disfellowshipped 4 Aug. 1835 (3)

[Hyde, Orson] Disfellowshipped 4 August 1835 for defaming Sidney Rigdon. (1)

-- Aug 10, 1835
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." (4)

-- (Tue) Aug 11, 1835
At about this time, Joseph and Hyrum Smith, accompanied by F. G. Williams, departed Kirtland on a trip to Michigan. (2)

-- Aug 16, 1835
[Snow, Erastus] Ordained elder 16 August 1835. (1)

-- (Mon) Aug 17, 1835
A General Assembly of LDS Church quorums approved the text of the newly compiled Doctrines and Covenants, including Sec. 101, in which the Church adopted the rule of monogamous marriage. The text says that the LDS Church had "been reproached with the crime of fornication and polygamy." As no known allegations of Mormon polygamy had been published at this time, it appears that the "reproach" came from within the Church itself. (2)

-- Aug 17, 1835
Doctrine and Covenants accepted by the Saints as a standard work. (5)

General Assembly approves publication of the first Doctrine and Covenants, including the Lectures on Faith and Oliver Cowdery's Article on Marriage and Article on Governments and Laws. (6)

The Doctrine and Covenants accepted as a standard work of the Church, Kirtland, Ohio. (7)

At a general assembly at Kirtland, the Book of Doctrine and Covenants was accepted as a rule of faith and practice. (8)


Footnotes:
1 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
2 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
3 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47
4 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
8 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306


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Mormon History, about Jul 14, 1835

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-- about Jul 14, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith was continually engaged in translating the book of Abraham and arranging a grammar of the Egyptian language as practiced by the ancients. (1)

-- Jul 19, 1835
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. (2)

[Joseph Smith] Joseph begins translating the papyrus. It will be known as the Book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price. (3)

-- Jul 20, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith wrote a letter to Sally Phelps and offered reassurance that her husband, William, would return safely from his mission. (1)

-- Jul 30, 1835
[Lucy Mack Smith] Don Carlos Smith marries Agnes Coolbrith at Kirtland. (4)

-- During 1835 July
In the early part of this month the rolls of Egyptian papyrus, which contained the writings of Abraham and Joseph in Egypt, were obtained. (5)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Egyptian mummies purchased from Michael Chandler. (6)

[Joseph Smith] early Purchased Egyptian mummies and papyri associated with later book of Abraham translation, Kirtland. (7)

-- During 1835, July
[Joseph Smith] Obtains Egyptian papyri containing writings of Abraham. (8)

-- During Jul-Aug 1835
Around this time (possibly earlier), Sidney Rigdon reportedly enlisted Joseph Smith's help in putting an end to the murder conspiracy against Grandison Newell. Smith, who said he knew nothing of the matter, promised to stop the plot. (9)

-- During summer of 1835
[Hyde, Orson] Mission to eastern states in summer of 1835. (10)

[Kimball, Heber Chase] Mission to eastern states in summer of 1835. (10)

[Patten, David Wyman] Mission to eastern states with Twelve in summer of 1835. (10)


Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
3 - More Good Foundation, Timeline, http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
4 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
5 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
6 - Proctor, Scott and Maurine Jensen, editors, History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced
7 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
9 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
10 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985


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Mormon History, Jul 3, 1835

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-- Jul 3, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith viewed the Egyptian mummies and several papyri that he would later buy from Michael H. Chandler. (1)

Michael H. Chandler exhibits, then sells, Egyptian 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. (2)

-- Jul 5, 1835
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." (3)

-- about Jul 5, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith purchased some Egyptian mummies and some papyri from Michael H. Chandler, which contained the writings of Abraham and Joseph of Egypt. (1)

-- Jul 6, 1835
Mummies and papyrus purchased, and Joseph Smith commenced translation. [See [Level Bookshelf/Encyclopedia of Mormonism][Level Entry/tithing]Tithing received (D&C 119). (4)

Church members purchased Egyptian mummies and papyri from Michael Chandler. (5)

"Soon after this. some of the Saints at Kirtland, purchased the Mummies and Papyrus." With W. W. Phelps and Oliver Cowdery as scribes, Joseph begins "the translation of some of the characters or hieroglyphiccs, and much to our joy, found that one of the rolls contained the writings of Abraham; another the writings of Joseph, &c.".
Completion date is unknown, possibly by November 2, 1835, when Phinehas Richards and Reuben Hedlock are appointed to arrange for the printing of "the records taken from the Catacombs of Egypt, then in the Temple." (6)

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.' (3)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received a certificate from Michael H. Chandler affirming that Josephs translation of the Egyptian hieroglyphics was correct. (1)

-- (Tue) Jul 7, 1835
On or shortly after this date, "some of the saints at Kirtland" purchased the mummies and scrolls for $2400. Joseph Smith then began a serious review of the scroll contents and reported that "the rolls contained the writings of Abraham..." etc.bought four Egyptian mummies and two or more papyrus rolls from Michael H. Chandler [LDS Church History Vol II]. (7)

-- Jul 9, 1835
[Joseph Smith] Mummies and papyrus are purchased from Michael Chandler. (8)

-- 14July35
[Joseph Smith] [Kirtland, Ohio High Council meeting to consider the case of Edmund Bosley who had made a covenant to help finance the printing of the revelations but reneged. KCMB]
President J. Smith Junr. addressed the council in points of duty such as observing covenants &c. (9)

-- Jul 14, 1835
Edmund Bosley excommunicated for failing to raise $2,000 as promised. (6)


Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"
3 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
7 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
8 - More Good Foundation, Timeline, http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
9 - The Parallel Joseph, http://www.boap.org/LDS/Parallel/


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Mormon History, Jun 26, 1835

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-- Jun 26, 1835
At Joseph's request, the Painesville Telegraph publishes court testimony. Brother-in-law says Joseph has apologized for striking him on the forehead with the flat of his hand. The apology has been accepted and Joseph is acquitted.PT, June 26, 1835. (1)

-- Jun 28, 1835
[Wilford Woodruff] Ordained elder in Mormon church in Benton County, Tennessee, by Warren Parrish (2)

[Wilford Woodruff] Ordained an elder by Warren Parrish near Memphis, Tennessee. (3)

-- During 1835 June.
[Joseph Smith] The Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate states: "We shall by and by learn that we were with God in another world, and had our agency: that we came into this world and have our agency, in order that we may prepare ourselves for a kingdom of glory; become archangels, even the sons of God where the man is neither without the woman, nor the woman without the man in the Lord." (4)

-- During Jun-Jul 1835
Probably, at about this time, M. C. Davis and Solomon W. Denton made a second attempt upon the life of Grandison Newell. This attempt was also unsuccessful. Denton's wife said she went to Sidney Rigdon, asking his help in ending the murder conspiracy. Rigdon promised to take the matter up with Joseph Smith. (5)

-- During June 1835
[Whitmer, John] Edited publication June 1835-March 1836. (6)

-- (Fri) Jul 3, 1835
Michael H. Chandler arrived in Kirtland and began exhibition of his four Egyptian mummies. Joseph Smith reportedly deciphered the Egyptian "hieroglyphic characters" found on scrolls acompanying the mummies, and on July 6th Chandler provided Smith with a signed statement verifying the proper translation. [RLDS Church History Vol I, p.p. 568-569]. (5)

-- 3-Jul 5, 1835
[Lucy Mack Smith] Michael Chandler sells Joseph Jr. four Egyptian mummies and two rolls of papyrus. Joseph identifies them as the writings of Abraham. (7)

-- Jul 3, 1835
Michael Chandler exhibited Egyptian mummies and papyrus, Kirtland, OH. [See Papyri (Joseph Smith).] (8)

Michael H. Chandler arrives in Kirtland and exhibits four Egyptian mummies and papyrus scrolls covered with hieroglyphics. (1)

Oliver Cowdery's letter of Dec. 22, 1835 reports that the antiquities "were purchased by certain gentlemen in this place, last summer." "Egyptian Mummies," (1)

Joseph Smith acquires 3 or 4 mummies and papyrus fragments from Michael H. Chandler's travelling Egyptian show for $2400. He translates fragments to produce Book of Abraham. [Papyrus fragments are later found to be a Pagan funerary text from Egyptian Book of Breathings.] (9)

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. (10)


Footnotes:
1 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
2 - Kenny, Scott (editor), Wilford Woodruff's Journals 1833-1898, Chronology Signature Books, Midvale, Utah
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"
5 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
6 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
7 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
8 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
9 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
10 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com


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Mormon History, Jun 5, 1835

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-- Jun 5, 1835
George A. Smith and his second cousin, Lyman Smith, leave Kirtland on a mission to Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and New York, returning November 2. They hold about 80 meetings and baptize eight. Deseret News, Aug. 18, 1858. (1)

[Smith, George Albert] Left 5 June 1835 with second cousin Lyman Smith. (2)

-- Jun 6, 1835
Painesville Telegraph prints of court case against Joseph Smith for beating Calvin Stoddard (his brother-in-law). (3)

-- Jun 10, 1835
Joseph Smith is tried for assault and battery on his brother-in-law, Calvin W. Stoddard. The trouble likely stemmed from Stoddard calling Joseph "a d-d false prophet". Witnesses testified that Stoddard had been the first aggressor. The court dismissed the case, stating that "there could be no cause for further prosecution; that the assault might perhaps be justified on the principle of self-defense." (4)

-- Jun 14, 1835
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. (1)

-- Jun 15, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith wrote a letter to the brethren in Independence, Missouri. (5)

-- Jun 16, 1835
Geauga county court acquits Joseph of charges brought by brother-in-law Calvin Stoddard that Joseph had deprived him of water rights. During trial Calvin calls Joseph a "damned false prophet," and Joseph knocks him down. Stoddard sues for assault. (1)

-- Jun 18, 1835
Saints contribute $950 toward construction of the House of the Lord. (1)

Sarah Marinda Bates baptized by Orson Pratt [per Pratt]. (3)

-- Jun 20, 1835
Joseph is acquitted on the charge of assaulting his brother-in-law, Calvin Stoddard, in the Court of Common Pleas. PT, June 26, 1835. (1)

-- Jun 21, 1835
Joseph preaches in Kirtland on the Evangelical Order. (1)

-- Jun 25, 1835
$6,232.50 is subscribed for House of the Lord in Kirtland. Joseph, $500; Oliver, $750; W. W. Phelps, $500; John Whitmer, $500; and Frederick G. Williams, $500; all paid within an hour. (1)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith attended a meeting to raise money for the Kirtland Temple and pledged $500. (5)


Footnotes:
1 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
2 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
3 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
4 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
5 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith


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Mormon History, May 16, 1835

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-- May 16, 1835
[Phelps, William Wines] Arrived in Kirtland 16 May 1835. (1)

-- May 17, 1835
Orson Hyde and William E. McLellin in Westfield, Chautauqua Co., New York, MA, May 1835, 116. (2)

W. W. Phelps, his son Waterman, and John Whitmer and his family arrive in Kirtland. (2)

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." (2)

William and son move into Joseph's home and help compile the D&C. (2)

[Whitmer, John] Left Clay County, Missouri, for Kirtland 28 April 1835; arrived 17 May 1835. (1)

-- May 18, 1835
[Whitmer, John] Appointed editor of Messenger and Advocate in Kirtland 18 May 1835, contrary to his wishes. (1)

[Wight, Lyman] Returned to Clay County 18 May 1835. (1)

-- late May 1835
Oliver Cowdery resigned his editorship of the Church's newspaper, the Messenger and Advocate. He was replaced in that office for a few months by John Whitmer. [RLDS "History of the Church, Vol. I, p. 570.] (3)

-- May 30, 1835
[Smith, George Albert] Appointed to serve mission to East 30 May 1835. (1)

-- May 31, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith spoke for three hours on the subject: This is My Beloved Son, Hear Him. (4)

-- During 1835 May
Oliver Cowdery was removed from his editorial position at the Messenger & Advocate, probably because he disagreed with Joseph Smith, Jr. on matters concerning local partisan politics. (5)

-- Jun 2, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith wrote a letter to Almira Mack Scobey, daughter of his maternal uncle, Stephen Mack. (4)


Footnotes:
1 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
3 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
4 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
5 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Oliver Cowdery Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/Cdychrn1.htm


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Mormon History, May 4, 1835

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-- May 4, 1835
[Joseph Smith] Twelve Apostles departed Kirtland on journey to northeastern states and Upper Canada to supervise outlying branches of church. (1)

[Lucy Mack Smith] The Twelve leave on missions for Pennsylvania and New York. (2)

[Partridge, Edward] Received patriarchal blessing 4 May 1835. (3)

[Patriarchal Blessings] Kirtland, Ohio, Patriarchal Blessing to Edward Partridge given by Joseph Smith Sr. stated "Thou shalt live to see the redemption of Zion and rejoice upon the goodly land" (4)

[Pratt, Orson] Left 4 May 1835 on mission to East with members of twelve apostles. (3)

-- May 5, 1835
The Twelve leave Kirtland for the East. (5)

-- May 10, 1835-11
The Twelve hold conference in Westfield, New York (5)

-- 1835 May (mid)
John Whitmer replaces Oliver Cowdery (his brother-in-law) as editor of the Messenger and Advocate, editing the June 1835 to March 1836 issues. Frederick G. Williams becomes editor of the Northern Times, a Democratic weekly. Crawley bibiography, 47. (5)

-- mid May 1835
At about this time, Kirtland gunsmith Marvel C. Davis reportedly enlisted the help of Solomon W. Denton (a boarder at the Smith home in Kirtland) to join with him in a secret conspiracy to murder Grandison Newell , an outspoken anti-Mormon living two miles away in Mentor. (6)

At about this time, Solomon W. Denton birrowed two pistols from his boss in the Church printing office, Oliver Cowdery. With these guns Denton reportedly accompanied M. C. Davis to make a murder attempt upon Grandison Newell. The attempt was unsucccessful; exact date unknown. (6)

Oliver Cowdery withdrew from the editorship of the Northern Times, and the LDS First Presidency appointed Frederick G. Williams (the publisher) to edit the Mormons' semi-official Democratic newspaper. [Painsville Telegraph 6:51, Friday, 12 June 12, 1835; LDS "History of the Church, Vol. II, p. 227.] (6)

The May Messenger and Advocate was printed. It contained a warning from the Presidents of Seventies meeting held 28 April 1837. In that meeting these Mormon leaders agreed that "we will have no fellowship whatever with any Elder belonging to the quorum of the Seventies who is guilty of polygamy or any offense of the kind." This was the first public admission of polygamy occurring within the LDS Church. (6)

-- mid-May 1835
[Lucy Mack Smith] John Whitmer replaces Oliver Cowdery as editor of the Messenger and Advocate; Phelps lives with Joseph Jr. and helps him compile the Doctrine and Covenants. (2)


Footnotes:
1 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
2 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
3 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
4 - Marquardt, H. Michael, "Excerpts from a few Patriarchal Blessings given by Joseph Smith, Sr." http://www.xmission.com/~research/about/patb2.htm
5 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
6 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm


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Mormon History, April 28-30, 1835

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-- April 28-30, 1835
[Revelations] . Doctrine and Covenants 107:1-58. Kirtland, Ohio.
Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods; presidency of the High Priesthood (Melchizedek) can officiate in all offices ; high priests and elders concerned with spiritual affairs ; bishopric presidency of Aaronic ; bishop's "priesthood" lineal ; Aaronic priesthood ministering angels ; church presidency ; Quorum of the Twelve equal to quorum of the church presidency ; seventy missionaries ; quorum of seventy equals Quorum of the Twelve ; Twelve presiding high council ; Twelve direct the seventy ; standing high councils equal traveling high council ; Twelve ordain evangalists [patriarchs] ; lineal priesthood ; Enoch ; Adam's blessing in Adam-ondi-Ahman ; Adam Michael.
The traditional date of March 28 is based on letter dated March 28, 1836 [sic] in KC, 198. However, William E. McLellin records that Joseph and other apostles were in Huntsburg, Ohio March 26-30, 1835. All sources agree the revelation was given in Kirtland; and "A record of the transaction of the Twelve apostles," in Patriarchal Blessing Book 1, indiates cited in JS revelations, 267n6.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 3 heading: ON PRIESTHOOD. (1)

-- During April 1835
[Marks, William] Baptized before April 1835 in Portage, New York. (2)

[Partridge, Edward] Traveled to Kirtland 27 January-29 April 1835 with Thomas B. Marsh. (2)

-- During Spring 1835
William McLellin suspended from fellowship. (3)

-- During spring of 1835
[Knight, Newel] Arrived in Kirtland in spring of 1835. Seven children: Sally, James, Joseph, Newel, Lydia, Jesse, and Hyrum. (2)

-- May 2, 1835
The First Presidency, Twelve, some seventies, and some elders meet. The Twelve are seated by age, to regulate affairs abroad but not in Zion or any of her stakes. Ordinations require vote of the church membership. The Twelve call seven presidents of the Seventy (Joseph Young, Sylvester Smith, Lyman Sherman, Leonard Rich, Hazen Aldrich, Zebedee Coltrin, and Levi Hancock) on missions. Seven presidents call and ordain new seventies. (4)

Thomas B Marsh: Sustained 2 May 1835 as president of Quorum of Twelve on basis of misstated birthdate (David W Patten was entitled to position) (5)

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." (6)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith presided at a conference with the First Presidency, Twelve, part of the Seventy, and other elders of the Church. (7)

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. (8)

Thomas B. Marsh sustained as President of the Quorum of the Twelve (9)

-- May 3, 1835
The Twelve left Kirtland on their first mission. (10)

-- May 4, 1835
[Heber C. Kimball] Departs to the eastern United States on second mission; returns 25 September 1835. (11)


Footnotes:
1 - Kenny, Scott, "Doctrine and Covenants," http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
2 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
3 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
4 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
5 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47
6 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
7 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
8 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"
9 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
10 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
11 - Kimball, Stanley B. (editor), On the Potter's Wheel: The Diaries of Heber C. Kimball, Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1987


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Mormon History, Apr 25, 1835

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-- Apr 25, 1835
David Whitmer, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery ordain Thomas B. Marsh an apostle. (1)

[Phelps, William Wines] Left Clay County 25 April 1835. (2)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Thomas B. Marsh ordained. (3)

-- Apr 26, 1835
Most of the Twelve meet to prepare for their mission east. Orson Pratt has not returned from another mission since his calling was announced. He arrives in Kirtland just as the meeting begins, enters the room dramatically, and is ordained by David Whitmer and Oliver Cowdery. (1)

Thomas B. Marsh is sustained as president of the Quorum of the Twelve. (1)

Thomas B. Marsh and Orson Pratt are ordained apostles and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Elder Marsh, erroneously thought to be the eldest, is ordained the president of the quorum. (4)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith assembled in the Kirtland Temple with the Twelve Apostles and Seventies to give them a charge and instructions relating to their missions and other duties. (5)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Orson Pratt and Thomas B. Marsh arrive at Kirtland and are ordained members of the Twelve. (6)

[Marsh, Thomas Baldwin] Ordained one of twelve apostles 26 April 1835. (2)

[Pratt, Orson] Ordained one of twelve apostles 26 April 1835. (2)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Orson Pratt ordained. (3)

-- Apr 28, 1835
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps and his son Waterman leave Missouri for Kirtland, arriving May 17. (1)

[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. The Twelve Apostles met together to finalize preparations for their mission to the eastern States in May. (5)


Footnotes:
1 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
2 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
3 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
4 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
5 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
6 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books


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Mormon History, Mar 28, 1835

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-- Mar 28, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received the final portions of Doctrine & Covenants 107, a revelation concerning the order and offices of the priesthood. (1)

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 in stakes where only the First Presidency ordained patriarchs until October 1844. (2)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Revelation on priesthood given (D&C 107). (3)

-- Mar 29, 1835
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 clens[e] 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 fee
t. "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. (4)

Huntsburg, Ohio. Joseph Smith preached for about three hours on the divinity of the Book of Mormon. (1)

-- During March 1835
[Bennett, John Cook] Dismissed by March 1835 but retained title of Professor of Midwifery, Diseases of Women and Children, and Medical Jurisprudence. (5)

[Lyman, Amasa Mason] Ordained seventy about March 1835. (5)

-- Apr 3, 1835
[Marks, William] Ordained priest before 3 April 1835. (5)

-- Apr 5, 1835
Eliza R. Snow is baptized. (6)

-- Apr 6, 1835
Orson Pratt: Apostle 26 Apr. 1835 (7)

Thomas B Marsh: Ordained apostle 26 Apr. 1835 (7)

-- Apr 7, 1835
Grandison Newell takes the lead of Mentor citizens egging Parley P. Pratt for attempting to preach in their town. (6)

-- Apr 24, 1835
Smith, the Mormon Prophet, was recognised, on Wednesday last, by Justice Miller of this village, for his appearance at the next Court of Common Pleas, to answer to a charge of Assault and Battery committed upon the person of his brother-in-law. [The hearing is postponed when the brother-in-law leaves the state for a time.] PT, Apr. 24, 1835. (6)


Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"
3 - Proctor, Scott and Maurine Jensen, editors, History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced
4 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
5 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
6 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
7 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47


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Mormon History, Mar 7, 1835

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-- Mar 7, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith participated in a meeting held for the purpose of giving blessings to 119 men who had helped build the Kirtland Temple. (1)

[Smith, Don Carlos] Received blessing for working on Kirtland Temple 7 March 1835. Three children: Agnes Charlotte, Sophronia, and Josephine Donna. (2)

[Whitney, Newel Kimball] Received blessing 7 March 1835 for working on Kirtland Temple. (2)

-- Mar 7, 1835-8
Blessing meetings for workers and contributors to the House of the Lord, and seventies. (3)

-- Mar 8, 1835
[Smith, John] Received blessing for working on Kirtland Temple 8 March 1835. Mission to eastern states with Joseph Smith, Sr. (2)

-- Mar 12, 1835
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." (4)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith met with the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and proposed that they take their first mission through the Eastern States, to the Atlantic Ocean. (1)

-- Mar 13, 1835
[Wight, Lyman] Left for Cincinnati on mission 13 March 1835. (2)

-- Mar 26, 1835
[Higbee, Elias] Left Clay County 26 March 1835. (2)

-- Mar 28, 1835
Revelation on priesthood (D&C 107) given through Joseph Smith. (5)

Revelation on priesthood received (D&C 107). (6)

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." (4)

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles meet together and confessed their shortcomings and weaknesses to one another before separating on their missions. At this meeting, Joseph Smith receives Doctrine and Covenants section 107, regarding the priesthood. It clarifies the order and administration of the various offices of the priesthood, appointing the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and First Quorum of the Seventy as equals in the church. The decisions of these quorums must be made unanimously. The standing high councils of the several stakes also form a body equal in authority. (7)


Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
3 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
4 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
5 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
6 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
7 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)


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Mormon History, Feb 28, 1835

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-- Feb 28, 1835
[Lucy Mack Smith] Organization of the Quorum of the Seventy. (1)

[Lucy Mack Smith] The Seventy are chosen from those who went on Zion's Camp. Joseph Young, Hazen Aldrich, Levi W. Hancock, Sylvester Smith, Leonard Rich, Zebedee Coltrin, and Lyman Sherton are the seven presidents. (2)

-- During 1835 February
[Joseph Smith] Organizes Quorum of Twelve Apostles and Quorum of Seventy. (3)

-- During Feb 1835
Book of Commandments says Oliver Cowdery had the gift of the rod. Doctrine and Covenants says Oliver Cowdery had the gift of Aaron. (4)

Doctrine and Covenants (formerly Book of Commandments) Revised, with William W. Phelps assisting; U&T added. Section 101, verse 4 prohibits polygamy. (4)

Messenger & Advocate prints Oliver Cowdery's letter correcting Joseph Smith's age at the time of the revival to 17 (as an error in type) and specifies the date as Sep 21, 1823. (4)

-- Mar 1, 1835
Joseph Young: "ordained" a president of First Council of Seventy 1 Mar. 1835 (5)

Sylvester Smith: Seventies president 1 Mar. 1835 (5)

Zebedee Coltrin: Seventy 1835 and "ordained" Seventies president 1 Mar. 1835 (5)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith met with the high council and ordained many of the newly called members of the First Quorum of the Seventy, including George A. Smith, who later became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (6)

[Smith, George Albert] Ordained member of First Quorum of Seventy 1 March 1835. (7)

-- Mar 5, 1835
[Murdock, John] Received patriarchal blessing 20 February 1835 from Joseph Smith, Sr. Left on mission to Delaware County, New York, 5 March 1835. (7)

-- Mar 7, 1835
[April or May] Joseph allegedly instructs Marvel Davis and S. W. Denton to assassinate Grandison Newell, but at the last moment the two back out. (8)


Footnotes:
1 - Proctor, Scott and Maurine Jensen, editors, History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced
2 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
3 - Joseph Smith Papers, Timeline of Events, http://josephsmithpapers.org/TimelineOfEvents.htm
4 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
5 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47
6 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
7 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
8 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml


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Mormon History, Feb 28, 1835

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-- Feb 28, 1835
First Council of the Seventy organized, Kirtland, OH. (1)

Original Quorum of Seventy organized. (2)

Joseph, David, Martin, and Oliver meet with members of Zion's Camp and select members of the First Quorum of the Seventy. (3)

and March 1 Ordination and blessing meetings of the Seventy. (3)

The organization of the First Quorum of the Seventy commenced, Kirtland, Ohio (see HC 2: 201-2). (4)

The organization of the Quorums of Seventies commenced. (5)

The Quorum of the Seventy is organized. Joseph Young, Hazen Aldrich, Levi W. Hancock, Leonard Rich, Zebedee Coltrin, Lyman Sherman, and Sylvester Smith are called as the seven presidents. (6)

[Hancock, Levi Ward] Ordained seventy 28 February 1835. Ordained president of First Quorum of Seventy shortly thereafter; served in position until death. (7)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith organized the First Quorum of the Seventy. (8)

[Joseph Smith] The Council of Seventy and First Quorum of Seventy are organized. (9)

[Joseph Smith] Organized Quorum of the Seventy, Kirtland. (10)

[Joseph Smith] Joseph organizes the First Quorum of the Seventy. (11)

[Joseph Smith] Organizes a Quorum of the Seventy. (12)


Footnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
5 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
6 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
7 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
8 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
9 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"
10 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
11 - More Good Foundation, Timeline, http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
12 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah


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Patriarch of the Church: Establishment of the office


Joseph Smith Sr. (George E. Anderson Collection, BYU)
Thirty years ago in Mormon church history .... the office of Presiding Patriarch of the LDS church was effectively ended when the Presiding Patriarch of the church was granted emeritus status.  This is the first of three articles reviewing the history of this office.

On Dec. 18th, 1833, Joseph Smith Jr., "first elder and first patriarch of the Church" gave patriarchal blessings to family members and Oliver Cowdery.  He set apart his father Joseph Smith Senior as a "Patriarch, and President of the high Priesthood."  During this meeting, Joseph Smith reported a vision of Adam giving patriarchal blessings to his descendants (often referred to as the Patriarchs of the the Old Testament).  The vision indicated Adam's descendants were also High Priests who gathered together in Missouri near the Garden of Eden three days before Adam's death.

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Mormon History, Feb 15, 1835

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- Feb 15, 1835
[Patten, David Wyman] Ordained apostle 15 February 1835. (1)

[Quorum of the Twelve] David W. Patten, Orson Hyde, William E. M'Lellin, Luke S. Johnson, William Smith, and John F. Boynton ordained. (2)

[Smith, William B] Ordained apostle 15 February 1835. (1)

-- about Feb 16, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith saw in vision the order of the priesthood and the postmortal condition of those who died in Zions Camp. (3)

-- Feb 17, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith and his counselors approved the publication of the 1835 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. (3)

-- Feb 18, 1835
[Heber C. Kimball] At Kirtland, is called to be a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (4)

-- Feb 21, 1835
Parley P. Pratt, Thomas B. Marsh, and Orson Pratt, are ordained. Oliver delivers the charge to the Twelve. (5)

Apostles appointed. (6)

Parley P. Pratt is ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (7)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith ordained Parley P. Pratt as one of the Twelve Apostles and blessed him with great promises of health and capability in his calling. (3)

[Pratt, Parley Parker] Ordained apostle 21 February 1835. (1)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Parley P. Pratt ordained. (2)

-- Feb 27, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith met with nine of the Twelve Apostles at home and gave them counsel on the authority of the apostleship and the importance of keeping records. (3)


Footnotes:
1 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
2 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
3 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
4 - Kimball, Stanley B. (editor), On the Potter's Wheel: The Diaries of Heber C. Kimball, Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1987
5 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
6 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
7 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)


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Mormon History, Feb 14, 1835

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-- Feb 14, 1835
[Joseph Smith] Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon selected Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Kirtland. (1)

Joseph Smith organizes the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (2)

[Joseph Smith] (age 29)Organizes the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (3)

[Kimball, Heber Chase] Ordained apostle 14 February 1835. (4)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Organization of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (5)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Twelve apostles are chosen by Three Witnesses, all from Zion's Camp: Lyman E. Johnson, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, David W. Patten, Luke S. Johnson, William E. McLellin, John F. Boynton, Orson Pratt, William Smith, Thomas B. Marsh, and Parley P. Pratt. (6)

Oliver Cowdery, along with David Whitmer and Martin Harris, selected the first members of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Oliver and his two associates selected Phineas Howe Young (brother of Brigham Young) to be one of the 12, but Joseph Smith, Jr. overturned their choice and substituted the name of his own brother, William Smith. (7)

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is organized. Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer choose the first 12 members. Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and Lyman E. Johnson ordained. (8)

[Young, Brigham] Ordained apostle 14 February 1835. (4)

-- Feb 15, 1835
The Three Witnesses ordain Orson Hyde, David W. Patten, Luke Johnson, William E. McLellin, John F. Boynton, and William Smith apostles. (9)

David W. Patten, Orson Hyde, William E. M'Lellin, Luke S. Johnson, William Smith, and John F. Boynton are ordained apostles and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (10)

[Hyde, Orson] Ordained apostle 15 February 1835. (4)

[Joseph Smith] Though he never spoke to his associates about his ethnic heritage, William E. McLellin, whose mother was Cherokee, is ordained an apostle to become the first general authority of native American extraction. Twenty-three-year-old John F. Boynton is ordained to the apostleship as the first and only never-married bachelor in the hierarchy. He remains a bachelor eleven months. (11)


Footnotes:
1 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
2 - More Good Foundation, Timeline, http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
5 - Proctor, Scott and Maurine Jensen, editors, History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced
6 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
7 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Oliver Cowdery Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/Cdychrn1.htm
8 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
9 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
10 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
11 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"


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Mormon History, Feb 8, 1835

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-- Feb 8, 1835
Leonard Rich: "ordained" a president of First Council of Seventy 28 Feb. 1835 (1)

Levi W Hancock: "ordained" a president of First Council of Seventy 28 Feb. 1835 (1)

Lyman R Sherman: "ordained" a president of the First Council of Seventy 28 Feb. 1835 (1)

Kirtland, Ohio. The Spirit of the Lord was poured out when Brigham Young and his brother Joseph Young came to Joseph Smiths home. (2)

-- Feb 14, 1835
[Brigham Young] Ordained as one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve. (3)

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles organized, Kirtland, OH. (4)

Quorum of the Twelve Apostles organized at Kirtland. (5)

Joseph, David Whitmer, Martin Harris, and Oliver Cowdery meet with members of Zion's Camp. The Three Witnesses select twelve men to be apostles: Lyman E. Johnson, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, David W. Patten , Luke S. Johnson, William E. McLellin, John F. Boynton , Orson Pratt, William Smith, Thomas B. Marsh , and Parley P. Pratt . The Three Witnesses bless the first three. (6)

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles organized, Kirtland, Ohio (see D&C 107: 23-24). (7)

The Three Witness choose the Quorum of 12 Apostles: Lyman Johnson, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, David W. Patten, Luke Johnson, William E. McLellin, Orson Hyde, William Smith, John Boynton, Orson Pratt, Thomas B. Marsh, Parley P. Pratt. (8)

After a special conference, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris choose the individuals who areto be in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Thomas B. Marsh, David W. Patten, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, William E. M'Lellin, Parley P. Pratt, Luke S. Johnson, William Smith, Orson Pratt, John F. Boynton, and Lyman E. Johnson. Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and Lyman E. Johnson are ordained apostles and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (9)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith presided at a meeting where the Quorum of the Twelve was organized and the Twelve Apostles were chosen. (2)

Joseph Smith tells a meeting of Zion's Camp veterans and others about "the coming of the Lord, which was nigheven fifty-six years should wind up the scene [in the year 1891]." The newly organized Quorum of Twelve Apostles includes astrologer John F. Boynton, rodsman Heber C. Kimball (hereafter Kimball), amulet-wearer Young, and treasure-quest enthusiasts Luke S. Johnson and Orson Hyde. They are ordained apostles by the Book of Mormon's three witnesses, rodsman Oliver Cowdery, seer stone enthusiast David Whitmer, and treasure-quest participant Martin Harris. (10)


Footnotes:
1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47
2 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
8 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
9 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
10 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 7: Selected Chronology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47"


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Mormon History, early Feb 1835

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- early Feb 1835
The Northern Times, a Democratic newspaper at Kirtland, began regular publication, with F. G. Williams as publisher and Oliver Cowdery as its editor. Its stated goal was to help projected presidential candidate Martin Van Buren (then Vice President under Andrew Jackson) win the 1836 election. (1)

-- Feb 4, 1835
Brigham Young: Ordained apostle 14 Feb. 1835 (2)

Heber C Kimball: Ordained apostle 14 Feb. 1835 (2)

Lyman E Johnson: Ordained an apostle 14 Feb. 1835 (2)

-- Feb 5, 1835
David W Patten: Ordained apostle 15 Feb. 1835, but not president of Twelve due to Thomas B Marsh 's misstatement of his age (2)

John F Boynton: Ordained an apostle 15 Feb. 1835 (2)

Luke S Johnson: Ordained apostle 15 Feb. 1835 (2)

Orson Hyde: Ordained apostle 15 Feb. 1835 (2)

William E Mclellin: Ordained apostle 15 Feb. 1835 (2)

William Smith: Ordained apostle 15 Feb. 1835 (2)

-- Feb 6, 1835
[Black History] Phelps says Ham married "a black wife", (3)

-- Feb 8, 1835
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." (4)

Hazen Aldrich: Seventies president 28 Feb. 1835, and senior president of First Council of Seventy (1835-37) (2)


Footnotes:
1 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
2 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47
3 - http://www.xtimeline.com/events.aspx?q=Bif200802111550260291166
4 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml


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Mormon History, 1834-35

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- During 1834-35
Wilford Woodruff: Mission (1834-35) (1)

William E Mclellin: Stake high council (1834-35) (1)

-- During 1834-36
Joseph Smith Sr.: Stake high council (1834-36) (1)

-- During 1834-37
John Smith: Stake high council (1834-37) (1)

-- During 1834-38
Lyman Wight: Stake high council (1834-38) (1)

-- During After 1833
Joseph Smith first mentions Urim & Thummim. (2)

-- 1835 Fall
Emma Smith compiled hymns for publication. (3)

-- about Jan 8, 1835
Kirtland, Ohio. During the month of January, Joseph Smith was engaged in the School of the Prophets and in preparing a set of lectures on theology for publication in the Doctrine and Covenants. (4)

-- Jan 13, 1835
[Wilford Woodruff] Departs on church mission to Tennessee and Kentucky; companions include Warren Parrish and Abraham O. Smoot (5)

[Wilford Woodruff] Leaves Missouri for his first full-time mission, preaching the gospel in Arkansas and Tennessee. (6)

-- During January 1835
[Marsh, Thomas Baldwin] Returned to Kirtland, Ohio, January 1835 in company with Edward Partridge. (7)

[Murdock, John] Arrived in Kirtland January 1835. (7)

-- Feb 1, 1835
Parley P Pratt: Ordained apostle 21 Feb. 1835 (1)


Footnotes:
1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47
2 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
5 - Kenny, Scott (editor), Wilford Woodruff's Journals 1833-1898, Chronology Signature Books, Midvale, Utah
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, Salt Lake City, Utah
7 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985


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Mormon History, 1834-1836

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- During 1834-1836
* Sylvester Smith -- primary scribal author for this period. Writings used in assembling The History of the Church (often cited as HC) (originally entitled History of Joseph Smith; first published under the title History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; nicknamed Documentary History of the Church or DHC) (1)

-- During 1834-1837
[Periodicals] Latter Day Saints' Messenger and Advocate; Oliver Cowdery Kirtland, Ohio (Periodical) (2)

-- During 1834-35
Hazen Aldrich: Missions (1834-35) (3)

John C Bennett: "Prince" in Legion of Honor (1834-35) (3)

John Gould: Missions (1833, 1834-35) (3)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Stake president (1834-35) (3)

Luke S Johnson: Kirtland Township constable (1834-35) (3)

Luke S Johnson: Stake high council (1834-35) (3)

Newel K Whitney: Kirtland Township Fence-viewer (1826-28, 1830-31, 1834-35) (3)

Orson Hyde: Stake high council (1834-35) (3)

Orson Pratt: Stake high council (1834-35) (3)

Parley P Pratt: Stake high council (1834-35) (3)

Thomas B Marsh: Stake high council (1834-35) (3)


Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, History of the Church, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Church
2 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
3 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47


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Mormon History, 1834

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- During 1834
[Murdock, John] Member of Zions Camp 1834. (1)

[Pratt, Parley Parker] Member of Zions Camp 1834. (1)

[Pratt, Parley Parker] Traveled with Joseph Smith and others to New York state February-March 1834 to recruit for Zions Camp. (1)

[Smith, George Albert] Member of Zions Camp 1834. (1)

[Smith, Samuel Harrison] Member of Kirtland high council 1834-38. Four children: Susanna Bailey, Mary Bailey, Samuel Harrison Bailey, and Lucy Bailey. (1)

[Smith, Samuel Harrison] Owned land in Kirtland and paid personal property tax on two cows 1834-35. (1)

[Smith, William B] Member of Zions Camp 1834. (1)

[Snow, Erastus] Missionary work in Vermont 1834-35. (1)

[Thayer, Ezra] Member of Zions Camp 1834. (1)

[Whitmer, David] Chosen and ordained successor to Joseph Smith and President of the Church in Missouri 7July 1834. (1)

[Young, Brigham] Six children: Joseph A. Brigham, Mary Ann, Alice, Luna, and John W. Member of Zions Camp 1834. Worked on Kirtland Temple. (1)

-- During 1834, 1835
Amasa M Lyman: Missions (1834, 1835) (2)

-- During 1834, 1836
Josiah Butterfield: Missions (1834, 1836) (2)


Footnotes:
1 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985
2 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47


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Mormon History, 1834

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- During 1834
Zebedee Coltrin: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Eber D. Howe obtains Hurlbut's statements of the Solomon Spalding Manuscript Found witnesses. (2)

Eber D. Howe's book Mormonism Unveiled published. (2)

Joseph Smith says he found the bones of Zelph, a white Lamanite. Winter 1834-35 Heber C. Kimball attends theological School in Kirtland. (2)

Oliver Cowdery (with JS's help) writes history. [No mention of 1st vision.] (2)

[Hancock, Levi Ward] Member of Zions Camp 1834. (3)

[Harris, Martin] Member of Kirtland high council 1834. Member of Zions Camp. (3)

[Hyde, Orson] Member of Zions Camp 1834. Ten children: Nathan, Laura Marinda, Emily Matilda, Orson Washington, Frank Henry, Alonzo Eugene, Delia Ann, Heber John, Mary Lavinia, and Zina Virginia. (3)

[Kimball, Heber Chase] Member of Zions Camp 1834. (3)

[Knight, Vinson] Six known children: Almyra, Rizpah, Adaline, James V. Martha, and Rudolphus E. Residing in Perrysburg, New York, at time of conversion 1834. (3)

[Lyman, Amasa Mason] Member of Zions Camp 1834. Eight children: Matilda, Francis Marion, Ruth Adelia, Amasa Mason, Maria Louisa, Lelia Deseret, Love Josephine, and Agnes Hila. (3)

[Miller, George] Moved to Illinois by 1834. (3)

[Murdock, John] Appointed member of Clay County high council 7July 1834. (3)


Footnotes:
1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47
2 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
3 - Cook, Lyndon W., The Revelations of the Prophet Joseph Smith: A Historical and Biographical Commentary of the Doctrine and Covenants, Seventy's Mission Bookstore, Provo UT, 1985


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Mormon History, 1834

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- During 1834
Orson Hyde: Captain, Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Orson Pratt: Captain, Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Parley P Pratt: Captain, Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Roger Orton: A captain of Zion's Camp 1834, yet called "Big Major" thereafter (1)

Roger Orton: Mission 1834 (1)

Sidney Rigdon: With Zebedee Coltrin and Joseph Smith Jr. had a vision of Adam and Eve 1834 (1)

Sylvester Smith: Captain, Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Sylvester Smith: Stake high council 1834 (1)

Vinson Knight: Baptized 1834 (1)

Wilford Woodruff: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Zebedee Coltrin: Mission 1834 (1)

Zebedee Coltrin: Pro-tem stake high councilor 1834 (1)

Zebedee Coltrin: Vision in company with Sidney Rigdon and Joseph Smith Jr. of Adam and Eve 1834 (1)


Footnotes:
1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47


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Mormon History, 1834

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- During 1834
Leonard Rich: Tried 1834 for "Word of Wisdom" (temperance) infraction but forgiven (1)

Leonard Rich: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Levi W Hancock: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Luke S Johnson: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Lyman E Johnson: Pro-tem member of stake high council 1834 (1)

Lyman E Johnson: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Lyman R Sherman: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Lyman Wight: Captain, Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Lyman Wight: Major general and commanding general, Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Lyman Wight: Mission 1834 (1)

Lyman Wight: Mission 1834 (1)

Lyman Wight: Missions 1830, 1834 (1)

Oliver Cowdery: Stake high council 1834 (1)


Footnotes:
1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47


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Mormon History, 1834

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-- During 1834
Jedediah M Grant: Elder 1834 (1)

Jedediah M Grant: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

John C Bennett: Unsuccessful effort to expel John C Bennett from Pickaway Lodge for falsely claiming to be an officer of the U.S. army 1834 (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Commander-in-Chief, armies of Israel (Zion's Camp) 1834 (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Convicted 1834 for not paying Zion's Camp volunteers, reversed on appeal (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Mission 1834 (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Saw angels accompanying Zion's Camp 1834, vision of deceased native American (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Successfully obtained restraining order and fine 1834 against apostate who threatened his life (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Unsuccessful candidate for Kirtland Township coroner 1834 (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: With Zebedee Coltrin and Sidney Rigdon 1834 a vision of Adam and Eve (1)

Joseph Young: Zion's Camp 1834 (1)

Leonard Rich: High priest by 1834 (1)

Leonard Rich: Stake high councilor pro-tem 1834 (1)


Footnotes:
1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47


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Mormon History, 1834

Mormon History Chronology / Timeline

-- During 1834
[Critical Books] Howe, E. D. (September 2001) [1834] (HTM). Mormonism Unvailed. author. Mormonism Unvailed online at www.solomonspalding.com (1)

Amasa M Lyman: Pro-tem stake high councilor 1834 (2)

Amasa M Lyman: Zion's Camp 1834 (2)

Brigham Young: Captain, Zion's Camp 1834 (2)

David W Patten: Zion's Camp 1834 (2)

George A Smith: Armor bearer, Zion's Camp 1834 (2)

Hazen Aldrich: Pro-tem stake high councilor 1834 (2)

Hazen Aldrich: Zion's Camp 1834 (2)

Heber C Kimball: Captain, Zion's Camp 1834 (2)

Heber C Kimball: Joseph Smith Jr. 's "lifeguards" 1834 (2)

Henry Harriman: Zion's Camp 1834 (2)

Hyrum Smith: Stake high council 1834 (2)

James Foster: Zion's Camp 1834 (2)


Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, List of Publications Critical of the Latter Day Saint Movement, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_publications_critical_of_the_Latter_Day_Saint_movement
2 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47


LDS History Timeline / Chronology

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