Mormon History, Jan 3, 1838

-- Jan 3, 1838
John C Gaylord: Excommunicated 13 Jan. 1838 (1)

-- Jan 5, 1838
[Lucy Mack Smith] At a conference in Far West, the Saints reject David Whitmer, John Whitmer, and W. W. Phelps as the local presidency; then the high council excommunicates Phelps and John Whitmer. (2)

-- Jan 6, 1838
Oliver Cowdery: Far West presidency rejected by high council 26 Jan. 1838 (1)

-- Jan 11, 1838
[Lucy Mack Smith] At a meeting in the home of Joseph Sr. and Lucy, Joseph Jr. gives instructions to the brethren, then assures them that his life is safe for five more years (1843). (2)

-- (Fri) Jan 12, 1838
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon fled Kirtland, on horseback to escape possible arrest there. Before leaving, the prophet dictates a revelation "concerning the trying of the First Presidency" which requires three unimpeachable witnesses and ratification of the decision by a majority of the church's stakes. (3)

-- Jan 12, 1838
[Black History] Elder Joseph T. Ball begins first mission, (4)

Joseph Smith fled persecution in Kirtland, Ohio. (5)

Fleeing from creditors, civil authorities, and dissenters, Joseph Smith, deeply in debt, leaves Kirtland for Far West, Missouri. The day he leaves Kirtland he receives three revelations. They are read publicly to the congregation at Far West but no copy of them survives to this day. (6)

Joseph and others flee Kirtland, arriving in Far West on March 14. Luke S. Johnson, learning Sheriff Kimball was about to arrest Joseph for illegal banking, arrests the Prophet himself for an outstanding judgment. Joseph pays the judgment and leaves for Missouri on horseback with Sidney. (7)

Smith escapes Kirtland and heads for Missouri, arriving there with his family in March. Many of the Ohio Mormons follow, and soon there are thousands of church members in the settlement of Far West in Caldwell County. Smith makes plans for a new temple and excommunicates old friends and current adversaries including Cowdery, who has turned against him, accusing him of adultery. But peace with neighboring non-Mormons proves elusive. (8)

Joseph Smith Jr. and others flee Kirtland, fearing their safety in wake of assertions dealing with the legality and financial viability of the Kirtland Safety Society. (9)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon fled Kirtland to escape mob violence. (10)

Joseph Smith and Rigdon flee Kirtland to escape law suits. Before leaving, the prophet dictates a revelation "concerning the trying of the First Presidency" which requires three unimpeachable witnesses and ratification of the decision by a majority of the church's stakes. (11)

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 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
3 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
4 - http://www.xtimeline.com/events.aspx?q=Bif200802111550260291166
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 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://www.advent-adam.com/jakestand.html
7 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
8 - Whitney, Helen, Timeline: The Early History of the Mormons, A Frontline and American Experience Co-Production, //www.pbs.org/mormons/timeline/
9 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
10 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
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, 1837-38

-- During 1837-38
Vinson Knight: Kirtland Township Clerk (1837-38) (1)

William Law: Branch president (1837-38) (1)

-- During 1837-39
Luke S Johnson: Kirtland Township deputy constable (1837-39), a position he used to help Joseph Smith Sr. and Frederick G Williams escape legal custody 1838 (1)

-- During 1837-41
Willard Richards: Mission (1837-41) (1)

-- During 1837-81
Joseph Young: Senior president Seventies (1837-81) (1)

-- During circa 1837
[Black History] Joseph Smith begins working on the Pearl of Great Price. (See 1842 for material on contents) (2)

-- (Tue) Jan 1, 1838
John Smith identified (in a letter to George A. Smith) 28 dissenters that had been cut off, including Martin Harris, Joseph Coe, Luke S. Johnson, John F. Boynton, and Warren Parrish. (3)

-- Jan 1, 1838
John Smith, an assistant counselor in the First Presidency, reports the excommunication of dozens of dissenters at Kirtland during the last week of Dec, including Book of Mormon witness Martin Harris. (4)

John F Boynton: Excommunicated in last week of Dec. 1837 (not 1 Jan. 1838) (1)

Joseph Smith identifies 28 dissenters, including Martin Harris [letter to Geo. Smith]. (5)

[Joseph Smith] John Smith, an assistant counselor in the First Presidency, reports the excommunication of dozens of dissenters at Kirtland during the last week of Dec, including Book of Mormon witness Martin Harris. (6)

-- Jan 2, 1838
Joseph Smith Jr.: Dictated revelation 12 Jan. 1838 to prevent removal from office in Kirtland (1)

[Snow, Erastus] Left Kirtland 2 January 1838. (7)

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 - Crapo, Richley, Chronology Pertaining to Blacks and the LDS Priesthood, http://www.mormonsocialscience.org/node/62
3 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
4 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://www.advent-adam.com/jakestand.html
5 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
6 - 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"
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, 1837

-- During 1837
[Snow, Erastus] Additional missionary activity in Pennsylvania May-December 1837, baptizing about forty persons. (1)

[Snow, Lorenzo] Mission in Ohio 1837. (1)

[U.S. Religious History] England, Birth of Mormonism (2)

[Whitmer, David] Expressed sympathy to apostate sentiments in Kirtland 1837. (1)

[Young, Brigham] Business mission to eastern states with Willard Richards March-June 1837. (1)

[Young, Brigham] Mission to New York and Massachusetts June-August 1837. (1)

-- During 1837 and 1838
Lyman E Johnson: Found guilty 1837 and 1838 for defaulted debts (3)

-- During 1837-1838
[Periodicals] Elders' Journal; Joseph Smith, Jr. Kirtland and Far West, Missouri (Periodical) (4)

-- During 1837-38
Heber C Kimball: Mission president (1837-38) (3)

John E Page: Missions (1836-37, 1837-38) (3)

Lyman R Sherman: Stake high council ( 1837-38) (3)

Newel K Whitney: Treasurer (1829-30, 1837-38) (3)

Orson Hyde: Missions (1836, 1837-38) (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 - Backman, Milton, Regional Studies, British Isles, Birth of Mormonism, Preliminaries to the Restoration: Chronology, p.27
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 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals

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Mormon History, 1837

-- During 1837
Martin Harris excommunicated (subsequently joins Shakers). (1)

Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer reportedly pledge loyalty to a prophetess who used a black seer stone. (1)

Warren Parrish apostates, leading 30-40 others (the Parrish Party), including Luke and Lyman Johsnon, William E. McLellin, A. Aldrich, Hazen Aldrich, John Boyington, Sylvester Smith, Joseph Coe, Orson Johnson, W. A. Cowdery, M. F. Cowdery. (1)

Notable problems begin in the Kirtland Safety Society. (2)

[Hyde, Orson] Mission to England 1837-38. (3)

[Knight, Vinson] Traveled to Far West, Missouri, with Joseph Smith September-December 1837. (3)

[Lyman, Amasa Mason] Charter member of and owned stock in Kirtland Safety Society 1837. (3)

[Lyman, Amasa Mason] Moved to Far West, Missouri, 1837. (3)

[Pratt, Orson] Charter member of Kirtland Safety Society 1837. (3)

[Pratt, Parley Parker] Mission to New York City 1837-38; there published Voice of Warning 1837. (3)

[Schism] Church of Christ (Parrishite); Warren Parrish (organizer); Split off/Continuation of Church of Christ; Now Defunct; formed prior to the death of Joseph Smith. (4)

[Smith, Don Carlos] Edited Elders Journal in Kirtland 1837. (3)

[Smith, William B] Returned to Kirtland 1837. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
2 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
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 - Wikipedia, List of Sects in the Latter-Day Saint Movement, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_sects_in_the_Latter_Day_Saint_movement#Before_the_schism

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Mormon History, 1837

-- During 1837
John Taylor: High priest 1837 (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Acquitted 1837 of assault and battery, and conspiracy to murder an apostate (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Arrested seven times 1837 for defaulted debts, ruled against 16 times during next two years (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Assaulted David W Patten 1837, no charges filed (1)

Joseph Smith Jr.: Fined $1,000 for operating illegal bank 1837 (1)

Joseph Smith Sr.: Acquitted 1837 for inciting riot (1)

Josiah Butterfield: Member of stake high council (without high priest ordination) 1837 (1)

Luke S Johnson: Pleaded guilty 1837 for defaulting on debt (1)

Lyman E Johnson: Pro-tem member of stake high council in 1837 (1)

Lyman Wight: Indicted 1837 for violation of Ohio banking laws, charges dismissed (1)

Newel K Whitney: Indicted for violating Ohio banking laws 1837, charges dismissed (1)

Oliver Cowdery: Justice of the Peace 1837 (1)

Oliver Cowdery: Moved to Missouri 1837 to avoid indictment for counterfeiting (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, 1837

-- During 1837
[Cahoon, Reynolds] Charter member of, and owned stock in, Kirtland Safety Society 1837. (1)

Mormons begin evangelizing in England. (2)

Albert P Rockwood: Baptized 1837 (3)

Brigham Young: Pleaded guilty to two defaulted debts 1837 (3)

Daniel S Miles: Pleaded guilty 1837 for defaulted debt (3)

David W Patten: Vision of Cain 1837 (3)

Heber C Kimball: He and Orson Hyde saw Satan and heard voices of evil spirits 1837 (3)

James Foster: Member of stake high council (without high priest ordination) 1837 (3)

John C Bennett: Unsuccessfully petitioned Ohio legislature to incorporate Hocking Valley Dragoons 1837 (3)

John F Boynton: Committed assault with a deadly weapon 1837, but not indicted (3)

John F Boynton: Indicted for passing counterfeit money 1837, but apparently never brought to trial (3)

John Gould: Clerk of Kirtland justice of the peace court 1837 (3)

John Smith: Acquitted 1837 of inciting riot (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 - Whitney, Helen, Timeline: The Early History of the Mormons, A Frontline and American Experience Co-Production, //www.pbs.org/mormons/timeline/
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, 1837 December

-- During 1837 December
Many people are excommunicated from the church for various reasons. (1)

-- During 1837 late December
[Joseph Smith] High council excommunicated twenty-eight dissenters, including Martin Harris, Warren Parrish, and apostles Luke Johnson and John F. Boynton, Kirtland. (2)

-- During Dec. 1837
Hazen Aldrich: Excommunicated Dec. 1837 (3)

John F Boynton: Helped organize a Church of Christ and repudiated the Church of the Latter Day Saints Dec. 1837 (3)

Leonard Rich: Excommunicated Dec. 1837 (3)

Luke S Johnson: Excommunicated last week of Dec. 1837 (3)

Luke S Johnson: Repudiated Church of the Latter Day Saints Dec. 1837, and helped organize Church of Christ (3)

Oliver Cowdery: Functioned in Far West presidency (ad hoc) from Dec. 1837 (3)

Sylvester Smith: Excommunicated Dec. 1837 (3)

-- During December 1837
[Harris, Martin] Excommunicated December 1837. (4)

[Smith, Don Carlos] Located in New Portage, Ohio, December 1837. (4)

-- During 1837
[Bennett, John Cook] Published The Accouchers Vade Mecum in 1837. (4)

[Black History] Apostle Parley P. Pratt expresses his desire to preach the gospel "to all people, kindreds, tongues, and nations without exceptions" (in A Voice of Warning). No indication of differentiation between races with regard to system of preaching the Gospel of the kind that accompanies the Priesthood ban in later times. (5)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
2 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
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 - 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 - Crapo, Richley, Chronology Pertaining to Blacks and the LDS Priesthood, http://www.mormonsocialscience.org/node/62

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Mormon History, After Dec 22, 1837

-- After Dec 22, 1837
Brigham Young meets Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and George W. Robinson (in Dublin, Indiana), who also fled Kirtland because of the mobocratic spirit prevailing. Joseph Smith told Brigham Young that he was destitute and ask him for counsel. Brigham Young has member Tomlison sell his farm. Tomilson does for $500 and $250 in goods. Tomilson gives $300 to Smith [per Brigham Young]. (1)

-- Dec 22, 1837
Brigham Young flees Kirtland in consequence of the fury of the mob against him for supporting Joseph Smith [per Brigham Young]. (1)

Armed dissenters seized the Kirtland Temple and forced Apostle Brigham Young to flee for his life. Young had been acting as self-appointed bodyguard for Joseph Smith. (2)

[Young, Brigham] Left for Missouri 22 December 1837. (3)

-- Dec 24, 1837
Hyrum marries Mary Fielding. (4)

[Joseph F. Smith] Marriage of Hyrum Smith and Mary Fielding, Kirtland, Ohio. (5)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Hyrum Smith marries Mary Fielding Smith. (6)

-- Dec 25, 1837
The first Conference of the Latter-day Saints in England was held in the Cock Pit, Preston. During this mouth a somewhat extensive apostacy took place in Kirtland. (7)

-- Dec 27, 1837
Brigham flees Kirtland. Dissenters "had threatened to destroy him because he would proclaim publicly and privately that he knew by the power of the Holy Ghost that I was a Prophet of the Most High God, that I had not transgressed and fallen as the apostates declared." (4)

Brigham Young flee Kirtland, Ohio. His life was threatened for vigorously defending Joseph Smith. (8)

-- 1837
Church Membership at end of year: 16,282
New Converts : 2,989
Percent Change from previous year: 22.49% (9)

-- During 1837 December
Martin Harris excommunicated. (10)

Many excommunications. On January 1, 1838, Adam-ondi-Ahman stake president John Smith writes his son, George A.: 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. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
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 - 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 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
7 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
8 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
9 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
10 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550

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Mormon History, Dec 7, 1837

-- Dec 7, 1837
Bishop Edward Partridge and his counselors submit to the high council a plan to raise funds for the church based on an annual contribution of 2% of a man's net worth. (1)

Lyman Wight: Excommunicated, apparently 17 Dec. 1837 (2)

Far West, Missouri. Joseph Smith presided over a two-day conference of the Church in Far West. (3)

[Joseph Smith] Bishop Edward Partridge and counselors officially define tithing as 2 percent of the net worth of each Mormon after deducting debts. An 1838 revelation would define tithing as a donation of all surplus property at conversion and a tenth of annual income thereafter. By 1843 the initial donation would be reduced to one-tenth of net worth. (4)

-- (Sun) Dec 10, 1837
Joseph Smith arrived at Kirtland from Missouri. During his absence a number of prominent Mormons, including Warren Parrish, John F. Boynton, Luke S. Johnson and Joseph Coe, had united together to reform the Church at Kirtland and restore its original name: "Church of Christ." (5)

-- Dec 10, 1837
Joseph returns to Kirtland. (1)

About this time Joseph Smith, Jun., arrived in Kirtland from Missouri. (6)

Joseph Smith returns to Kirtland; writes that Warren Parrish, John F. Boynton, Luke S. Hohnson, Joseph Coe and other were united to overthrow him and intended to restore the Church's original name, "Church of Christ." (7)

Joseph returns to Kirtland from Missouri. (8)

[Joseph Smith] Returned to Kirtland from journey to Missouri. Faced dissenters forming rival church, Kirtland. (9)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph Jr. arrives at Kirtland. The dissident movement, calling itself the "old standard" and organized as the "Church of Christ," is at its height in Kirtland. Public declarations against Joseph are made by Oliver Cowdery, John Whitmer, David Whitmer, John Boynton, and Warren Parrish. (10)

-- mid Dec 1837
The printing office at Kirtland was destroyed by fire at about this time, and publication of the Elders' Journal ceased there. (5)

-- (Fri) Dec 22, 1837
Armed dissenters seized the Kirtland Temple. Apostle Brigham Young left Kirtland on account of the LDS reformers, who reportedly threatened to kill him because publicly supported Joseph Smith as a prophet. (5)

Footnotes:
1 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
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 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
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 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
7 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
8 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
9 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
10 - 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, Nov 7, 1837

-- Nov 7, 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] At a Far West conference where Joseph Jr. presides, Frederick G. Williams is replaced by Hyrum. David Whitmer is reluctantly accepted as stake president, while John Whitmer and William Phelps are sustained after confession. (1)

[Word of Wisdom] Far West general assembly votes to boycott stores that sell "spirituous liquors, Tea, Coffee or Tobacco." (2)

-- Nov 7, 1837 - 11 April 1838
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph Smith, Jr. Oliver Cowdery (Assistant President) Sidney Rigdon (never ordained an apostle) Hyrum Smith Oliver Cowdery (Assistant Counselor) Joseph Smith, Sr. (never ordained an apostle, Assistant Counselor) John Smith (never ordained an apostle, Assistant Counselor) Frederick G. Williams (never ordained an apostle) rejected as Second Counselor at church conference; Hyrum Smith called as Second Counselor (3)

-- Nov 10, 1837
Far West priesthood members vote to double the size of the city. Those who lay out the city plat are to be compensated in land. The rest of the land to be consecrated to the public good. (2)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph Jr. leaves Far West for Kirtland. (1)

-- (Sat) Nov 11, 1837
Frederick G. Williams rejected as counselor, Hyrum Smith appointed in his stead. David Whitmer is rejected as branch president in Far West -- John Whitmer appointed instead. -- continuation of Nov 7th meeting ??? (4)

-- Nov 11, 1837
Frederick G. Williams rejected as counselor, Hyrum Smith appointed instead. Also, David Whitmer rejected and branch president, John Whitmer appointed instead. (5)

-- mid Nov 1837
The KSS formally closed its doors in Kirtland and went out of business. (4)

-- During Nov 0, 1837
Roger Orton: Excommunicated 30 Nov. 1837, and baptized again shortly thereafter (6)

-- During November 1837
[Whitmer, John] Despite difficulties, upheld as counselor to David Whitmer November 1837. (7)

-- Dec 6, 1837
Far West high council and bishop's council vote to pay themselves and recorders for services and reimburse Bishop Partridge expenses he incurred defending the church during the Jackson county episode. (2)

Lyman Wight: Stake clerk 6 Dec. 1837 (6)

Oliver Cowdery: Appointed stake clerk 6 Dec. 1837 (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
2 - Kenny, Scott, Mormon History 1830-1844, Word of Wisdom, http://www.saintswithouthalos.com/n/wow.phtml
3 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
4 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
5 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
6 - 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
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, Nov 7, 1837

-- Nov 7, 1837
[Corrill, John] Appointed "Keeper of the Lords Storehouse" 7 November 1837. (1)

Far West general assembly elects Joseph as president of the whole church, and Sidney as a counselor. Frederick is rejected as counselor and Hyrum is vote 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 by the Kirtland conference) <, bishopric, patriarch, keeper of the Lord's storehouse, presidents of seventies. (2)

Hyrum Smith: Sustained as second counselor in First Presidency 7 Nov. 1837 (3)

John F Boynton: Reinstated 7 Nov. 1837 (3)

Luke S Johnson: Reinstated 7 Nov. 1837 (3)

Lyman E Johnson: Reinstated 7 Nov. 1837 (3)

Lyman Wight: Rejected as counselor at conference 7 Nov. 1837 (3)

Oliver Cowdery: Not presented as assistant counselor at conference 7 Nov. 1837 (3)

Hyrum Smith is sustained Second Counselor to Joseph Smith, the Prophet. This is the only time (at time of writing) that two Brothers have served together in the First Presidency. (4)

[Higbee, Elias] Appointed member of Far West high council 7 November 1837. (1)

Far West, Missouri. Joseph Smith held a conference to reorganize Church leadership, and his brother Hyrum Smith was sustained as the Second Counselor in the First Presidency. (5)

[Joseph Smith] The First Presidency ordains Isaac Morley a stake patriarch in Missouri. Although the president of the Quorum of Twelve is present, he is not invited to join in the ordination since apostles in the 1830s are not authorized to function in stakes or to ordain stake patriarchs. (6)

[Joseph Smith] Held church conference, Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri, at which Frederick G. Williams was removed from the presidency and Hyrum Smith appointed in his place. (7)

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 - 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 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
5 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
6 - 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"
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

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Mormon History, 1837 October

-- During 1837 October
Joseph and Sidney are found guilty of violating state banking statutes. Each to pay $1,000 plus court costs. They appeal. (1)

[Wilford Woodruff] Visits Scarboro, Maine 1:181f (2)

-- During Oct 1837
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon tried for unauthorized banking, fined $1000. (3)

-- During Oct. 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] The Elders Journal prints its first issue, is suspended when the press is burned in December 1837, and resumes publication in Far West in July 1838. (4)

-- During October 1837
[Pratt, Orson] Mission to Jefferson County, New York, October 1837. (5)

[Smith, William B] Arrived in Far West late October 1837. (5)

-- During fall of 1837
[Smith, George Albert] Preached in Harrison County, West Virginia, and surrounding areas in fall of 1837; there met future wife, Bathsheba W. Bigler. (5)

[Smith, William B] Traveled to Caldwell County, Missouri, with Prophet and others in fall of 1837. (5)

-- Nov 2, 1837
Last paper printed from the Kirtland printers, as the establishment was attached because of a judgement of the county court; soon afterward, all burned to the ground. (3)

-- 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." [Oliver Cowdery Letterbook, Jan. 21, 1838; (6)

-- 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 (7)

-- (Tue) Nov 7, 1837
An important conference was held at Far West, Joseph Smith presiding. Frederick G. Williams was rejected as a counselor to Pres. Joseph Smith, and Hyrum Smith was appointed in his stead. David Whitmer, John Whitmer and Wm. W. Phelps were sustained as the presidency at Far West, and a High Council was organized consisting of John Murdock, Solomon Hancock, Elias Higbee, Calvin Bebee, John M. Hinkle, Thos. Grover, Simeon Carter, Lyman Wight, Newel Knight, Geo. M. Hinkle, Levi Jackman and Elisha H. Groves. (6)

-- 7Nov37
[Joseph Smith Sermon] [Joseph Smith and other Church leaders came to Far West to have the general Church authorities put to a vote by the Church in Missouri. A vote had already been taken in Ohio on September 3, 1837.] [Joseph Smith was presented as "first President of the whole Church" and was unanimously accepted.] He [Joseph Smith] then made a few remarks, accepting the appointment requesting the prayers of the Church in his behalf. (8)

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 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
4 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
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 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
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
8 - The Parallel Joseph, http://www.boap.org/LDS/Parallel/

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Mormon History, mid Oct 1837

-- mid Oct 1837
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon left Kirtland and traveled to Missouri. (1)

The first issue of the Elders' Journal (edited by Joseph Smith) was published at Kirtland. It replaced the Messenger and Advocate, which was discontinued after its September issue. Former editor Warren Cowdery was disassociated with the Church's printing business. (1)

-- Oct 18, 1837
Kirtland high council and quorum presidents, "after lengthy discussion concerning existing Evils, agreed that it was time to commence the work of reform" and agree to meet in a week to "commence pruning the vine of God in Kirtland. and thus continue the work evening after evening. until it shall be wisdom to stay the hands." (2)

-- Oct 21, 1837
William Clayton Baptized into Mormon church three months after missionaries arrive in England. (3)

-- Oct 22, 1837
22 disfellowshipped. (4)

Twenty-two Mormons are disfellowshipped at church headquarters in Kirtland for "uniting with the world [non-Mormons] in a dance-" (5)

[Joseph Smith] Twenty-two Mormons were disfellowshipped at church headquarters in Kirtland for "uniting with the world [non-Mormons] in a dance" (6)

-- (Tue) Oct 24, 1837
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon tried by state of Ohio for unauthorized banking and each fined $1000. An "appeals court" (????) confirms the conviction and $1,000 fine each of Smith and Rigdon for operating an illegal bank. (1)

-- Oct 24, 1837
An appeals court confirms the conviction and $1,000 fine each of Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon for operating an illegal bank. (5)

An appeals court confirms the conviction and $1,000 fine each of Joseph Smith and Rigdon for operating an illegal bank. (6)

-- About Oct 31, 1837
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon arrive at Far West, MO [per Joseph Smith]. (4)

-- During 1837 Fall
[Lucy Mack Smith] Apostasy in Kirtland grows rapidly. (7)

-- During 1837 October
Elder's Journal began publication in Kirtland, Ohio. (8)

Footnotes:
1 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
3 - Smith, George D., An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, p.lxiii, A William Clayton Chronology
4 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
5 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
6 - 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"
7 - Proctor, Scott and Maurine Jensen, editors, History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced
8 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550

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Mormon History, Sept. 1837

-- During Sept. 1837
Leonard Rich: Condemned by Joseph Smith Jr. 3 Sept. 1837 for transgression (1)

Levi W Hancock: Reinstated 3 Sept. 1837 (1)

Luke S Johnson: Disfellowshipped 3 Sept. 1837 (1)

Lyman E Johnson: Disfellowshipped 3 Sept. 1837 (1)

Oliver Cowdery: Threatened with excommunication and demoted to assistant counselor 3 Sept. 1837 (1)

-- During September 1837
[Marks, William] Moved to Kirtland before September 1837. (2)

-- Oct 2, 1837
John F Boynton: Disfellowshipped again 22 Oct. 1837 (1)

Luke S Johnson: Disfellowshipped again 22 Oct. 1837 (1)

Lyman E Johnson: Disfellowshipped again 22 Oct. 1837 (1)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Sarah, sixth child and fourth daughter of Hyrum and Jerusha Smith, is born. (3)

-- Oct 12, 1837
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon arrive in Terre Haut Indiana [per Joseph Smith]. (4)

-- Oct 13, 1837
Kirtland, Ohio. During Joseph Smiths journey to Far West, Missouri, his brother Hyrum Smiths wife, Jerusha Barden Smith, died. (5)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Jerusha Barden Smith dies at Kirtland. (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 - 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 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
4 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
5 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith

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Mormon History, (Mon) Sep 25, 1837

-- (Mon) Sep 25, 1837
F. G. Williams resigned his commission as a Justice of the Peace in Kirtland township. (1)

-- (Wed) Sep 27, 1837
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon left Kirtland, to establish other places of gathering for the Mormons. At this time the traveled to Far West, Missouri, arriving there in the latter part of October. (1)

-- Sep 27, 1837
Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon leave Kirtland for Far West "to fulfil the mission appointed us on the 18th [sic] of sept by a conference of elders in establishing places of gathering for the Saints Brothers William Smith and Vinson Knight accompanying us." (2)

Joseph Smith, Jun., left Kirtland to visit the Saints in Missouri and establish gathering places. He arrived in Far West about the last of October, or first of November. (3)

Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon go on a mission to establish places of gathering with William Smith and Vinson Knight [per Joseph Smith]. (4)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon left Kirtland to travel to Missouri. (5)

[Joseph Smith] Departed Kirtland on journey to northwest Missouri to identify places for Latter-day Saints to settle. (6)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph, Sidney Rigdon, William Smith, and Vinson Knight leave for Missouri, arriving at Far West about 1 November 1837. (7)

[Smith, William B] Left Kirtland 27 September 1837. (8)

-- During 1837 Sept.
[Joseph Smith] Parley P. Pratt publishes the first proselytizing pamphlet, A Voice of Warning and Instruction to All People, after having published two non-proselytizing LDS pamphlets in 1835. (9)

-- During Sept. 1837
John F Boynton: Disfellowshipped 3 Sept. 1837, despite his public confession (10)

John Gould: Honorably released 3 Sept. 1837 because the man he had replaced was still eligible for that quorum (10)

John Smith: Assistant president in First Presidency 3 Sept. 1837 (10)

Footnotes:
1 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
3 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
4 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
5 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
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 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
8 - 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
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 - 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, Sep 10, 1837

-- Sep 10, 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] At a meeting in the Kirtland temple, Luke and Lyman Johnson, John Boynton, and John P. Greene confess and are returned to their offices. (1)

-- After Sep 12, 1837
Snider leaves England, leaves the Church and reportedly burns 200 copies of the (2)

-- Sep 13, 1837
Jerusha Smith (Hyrum's wife) dies. (2)

-- (Sun) Sep 17, 1837
Geo. W. Robinson was elected General Church Recorder, in place of Oliver Cowdery, who at this time moved permanently to Missouri. (3)

-- 17Sept37
[Joseph Smith Sermon] New Stakes to be Appointed (4)

-- Before Sep 17, 1837
Oliver Cowdery moves to Missouri. (2)

-- Sep 17, 1837
William Marks elected bishop's agent in Kirtland, George W. Robinson elected Church Clerk Recorder in place of Oliver Cowdery (gone to Missouri). At evening conference of elders, Joseph and Sidney are asked to locate new stakes for the poor to gather to, 109 missionaries are assigned directions to take from Kirtland. General conference of elders in Kirtland appoint Joseph and Sidney to visit Far West and locate gathering places "for a refuge and safety, in the day of the wrath of God which is soon to burst upon the head of this generation, according to the testimony of the prophets; who speak expressly concerning the last days." (5)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith presided at a conference of elders in the Kirtland Temple to discuss the gathering of the Saints. (6)

[Joseph Smith] Appointed 109 missionaries, Kirtland. (7)

[Lucy Mack Smith] 109 missionaries are called from Kirtland. (1)

[Marks, William] Appointed agent to Bishop Newel K. Whitney 17 September 1837. (8)

-- About Sep 18, 1837
Parley P. Pratt, in New York, publishes "Voice of Warning," (216 pages). (2)

-- Sep 18, 1837
Kirtland Bishop Newel K. Whitney and counselors Reynolds Cahoon and Vinson Knight write to the Saints scattered abroad pleading for donations. (5)

Footnotes:
1 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
2 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
3 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
4 - The Parallel Joseph, http://www.boap.org/LDS/Parallel/
5 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
6 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
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 - 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, Sep 3, 1837

-- Sep 3, 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] At a conference at Kirtland, Frederick G. Williams is not sustained as counselor. Oliver Cowdery, Joseph Smith Sr., Hyrum, and Uncle John Smith are introduced as assistant counselors and unanimously sustained. Not sustained as apostles are Luke S. Johnson, Lyman E. Johnson, and John F. Boynton. (1)

[Marks, William] Appointed member of Kirtland high council 3 September 1837. (2)

[Quorum of the Twelve] John F. Boynton disfellowshipped. He was excommunicated later that year. (3)

-- Sep 3, 1837 - 7 November 1837
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph Smith, Jr. Oliver Cowdery (Assistant President) Sidney Rigdon (never ordained an apostle) Frederick G. Williams (never ordained an apostle) Oliver Cowdery (Assistant Counselor) Hyrum Smith (Assistant Counselor) John Smith (never ordained an apostle, Assistant Counselor) Joseph Smith, Sr. (never ordained an apostle, Assistant Counselor) Hyrum Smith, John Smith (never ordained an apostle) and Joseph Smith, Sr. called as Assistant Counselors; Oliver Cowdery also given the title of Assistant Counselor (4)

-- Sep 4, 1837
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps "...have done things which are not pleasing in my sight Therefore if they repent not they shall be removed."
-- (5)

Joseph Smith's revelation says John Whitmer and William W. Phelps should repent. (6)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith wrote a letter to John Corrill and the Church in Missouri. (7)

-- Sep 9, 1837
Kirtland High Council reorganized. (5)

-- (Sun) Sep 10, 1837
Luke S. Johnson, Lyman E. Johnson and John F. Boynton made confessions and were received back into fellowship. (8)

-- Sep 10, 1837
An "assembly of Saints" in Kirtland approves "the "rules & regulations governing the House of the Lord."

-- (5)

Luke S. Johnson and Lyman E. Johnson re-fellowshipped, having confessed. (6)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith attended an assembly of Saints in the Kirtland Temple, where the sacrament of the Lords Supper was administered. (7)

[Joseph Smith] Presided over conference at which apostles Luke Johnson, Lyman Johnson, and John F. Boynton confessed errors and were received back into church fellowship, Kirtland. (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
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, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
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 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
8 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
9 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839

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Mormon History, late Aug 1837

-- late Aug 1837
Joseph Smith returned to Kirtland, following the completion of his " mission" to Canada. David Whitmer had renounced Joseph Smith as a fallen prophet but reluctantly resumed supporting him upon his return from Canada. At about this same time Whitmer returned to Missouri, where he was the President of the Far West "High Council." effectively the leader of the Church in Missouri. His counselors were W. W. Phelps and his brother, John Whitmer. (1)

-- 1837 August [30]
Joseph returns to Kirtland from Canada "about the last of August." (2)

-- late Aug. 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph Jr. returns to Kirtland. (3)

-- During 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 (4)

John F Boynton: During a Sunday meeting at the Kirtland temple in Aug. 1837, John F Boynton drew a pistol and threatened to kill non-dissenters (4)

[Lucy Mack Smith] The Messenger and Advocate stops publication with this issue but contains a prospectus for the Elders Journal. (3)

-- (Sun) Sep 3, 1837
At a conference to reorganize the Church (owing to the disaffection existing among many members), held at Kirtland, Oliver Cowdery, Joseph Smith, sr., Hyrum Smith and John Smith were appointed assistant counselors to the First Presidency. Luke S. Johnson, Lyman E. Johnson and John F. Boynton, three of the Twelve Apostles, were disfellowshipped. F. G. Williams was sustained in his office, but the vote was not unanimous. [45 LDS HC Vol. II, 509.] (1)

-- Sep 3, 1837
Kirtland conference sustains Joseph as president of the whole church, with Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams as counselors, and Oliver Cowdery, Joseph Smith Sr., and Hyrum Smith as assistant counselors. The Kirtland bishopric is also sustained. Luke S. Johnson, Lyman E. Johnson, and John F. Boynton are excommunicated or rejected as apostles (the technical aspects are unclear) >. Nine high council members are replaced.

-- (2)

Conference to reorganize the Church, owing to the disaffection existing in the hearts of many [per Brigham Young]. Also, Luke S. Johnson, Lyman E. Johnson, and John F. Boynton disfellowshipped. Boynton blamed his troubles on the failure of the bank. (5)

Book of Mormon witness Martin Harris, discontented after the collapse of the Kirtland Anti-Banking Society, is dropped from the Kirtland High Council. He and his family remain in Kirtland when most Saints emigrated to Missouri or Nauvoo. He later says: "I never did leave the Church, the Church left me." Also on this day Apostles Luke S. Johnson, Lyman Johnson, and John F. Boynton are disfellowshipped by the Kirtland High Council. (6)

Apostle Luke S. Johnson is disfellowshipped from the church in Kirtland, Ohio. Apostle John F. Boynton is excommunicated. (7)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith held a conference for the whole Church to reorganize its leadership. (8)

[Joseph Smith] Presided over conference at which apostles Luke Johnson, Lyman Johnson, and John F. Boynton were disfellowshipped, Kirtland. (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
3 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
4 - 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
5 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
6 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
7 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
8 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
9 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839

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Mormon History, Jul-Aug 1837

-- During Jul-Aug 1837
John Whitmer and W. W. Phelps lay out town site and temple lot in Far West, Caldwell, Co., Missouri without consulting Joseph Smith in Kirtland or the Far West High Council. (1)

-- During July 1837
Orson Pratt: Temporarily removed from office but confessed error 2 July 1837 and was reinstated (2)

-- During Summer 1837
Parley P. Pratt embittered against Joseph Smith, but repents. (3)

-- Aug 1, 1837
A general meeting in Far West votes to proceed with construction of a house of the Lord "as we have means." Building committee to have no store. Members are free to compete. (4)

Far West high council: presidents of high priests and elders must be ordained by a higher authority. Quorum presidents may ordain their counselors. Bishop takes charge of the Lesser Priesthood. Quorums to choose their presidents. (4)

-- Aug 4, 1837
The first confirmation of members in the Church took place in England, in Walkerfold, Chaidgley. (5)

-- Aug 16, 1837
[Murdock, John] Wife, Amoranda, died 16 August 1837. Three children: Gideon, Rachel, and Hyrum Smith. (6)

-- Aug 19, 1837
[Wilford Woodruff] Arrives in Fox Islands, Maine (7)

-- Aug 20, 1837
This certifies that Charles C. Rich was duly electged a president of the Highpriesthood in Zion and was ordained to that office under the hand of John Whitmer and William W. Phelps presidents. Also Harvey Green to the presidency of Elders in Caldwell Co. Mo. at the same time. [John Whitmer, recorder] (4)

-- Aug 21, 1837
[Taylor, John] Ordained high priest 21 August 1837. (6)

-- about Aug 22, 1837
Canada. Joseph Smith spent most of August in Canada, where he preached, baptized, blessed the Saints, and strengthened the branches. (8)

-- Aug 27, 1837
[Joseph Smith] Returned to Kirtland from journey to Toronto. (9)

-- late Aug 1837
At about this time Oliver Cowdery resigned his commission as a Justice of the Peace in Kirtland township. (1)

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 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
4 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
5 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
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 - Kenny, Scott (editor), Wilford Woodruff's Journals 1833-1898, Chronology Signature Books, Midvale, Utah
8 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
9 - Jessee, Dean, Esplin, Ronald and Bushman, Richard Lyman (editors), The Joseph Smith Papers: Journals, Vol. 1: 1832-1839, Chronology for the Years 1832-1839

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Symposium: Organization and Administration of the Church

BYU Church History Symposium (2010)
Saturday, Feb 26, 9-5, BYU Conference Center

Organization and Administration of the Church

Featuring Richard L. Bushman, Vaughn J. Featherstone, Susan Easton Black, Ronald Walker, Thomas Alexander, Richard Bennett & others.

UVU to host panel on Helen Whitney's "The Mormons"

On Friday, February 12th, the Religious Studies Program will host filmmaker Helen Whitney for a panel discussion on her PBS documentary "The Mormons." Produced as a joint project for Frontline and the American Experience, this four-hour documentary explores the history, experience, and diverse perceptions of Mormonism. The panel includes participants in the film along with religious studies and media scholars.

Panelists Include:

• Helen Whitney, producer and director of "The Mormons"
• Daniel Peterson, professor of Islamic Studies and Arabic, Brigham Young University
• Colleen McDannell, Sterling M. McMurrin Chair in Religious Studies, University of Utah
• Alex Caldiero, Poet in Residence, Utah Valley University
• Charles Randall Paul, president, Foundation for Interreligious Diplomacy
• David Scott, chair, Department of Communication, Utah Valley University

The event is scheduled for Friday, February 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the UVU Library Lakeview Room (4th floor) and is free and open to the public. For information, contact  brian.birch@uvu.edu or (801) 863-8759, or visit www.uvu.edu/religiousstudies

Mormon History, Jul 27, 1837

-- Jul 27, 1837
[Joseph Smith] Departed Kirtland on journey to Toronto, Upper Canada, to visit Latter-day Saints. (1)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph leaves for Canada, is stopped at Painesville by writs and lawsuits, then leaves by night on 28 July. (2)

-- Jul 29, 1837
David Whitmer attends high council meeting in Far West, apparently for the first time since leaving Kirtland. (3)

Ashtabula, Ohio. On his journey to Canada, Joseph Smith walked on the beach and bathed in the beautiful, clear water of Lake Erie at Ashtabula before boarding the steamer for Buffalo, New York, in the afternoon. (4)

[Whitmer, David] Returned to Missouri before 29 July 1837. (5)

-- Jul 30, 1837
First converts baptized in Great Britain. (6)

The first baptism in England, by divine authority took place in the River Ribble. (7)

Eleven days after Apostles Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and Orson Hyde arrive at Liverpool, England, they baptize nine converts in the Ribble River near Preston. These are the first convert baptisms outside of North America. Heber C Kimball records: "about daybreak, Elder Isaac Russell (who had been appointed to preach on the obelisk in Preston Square, that day), who slept with Elder Richards in Wilfred Street, came up to the third story, where Elder Hyde and myself were sleeping, and called out, 'Brother Kimball, I want you should get up and pray for me that I may be delivered from the evil spirits that are tormenting me to such a degree that I feel I cannot live long, unless I obtain relief.' "I had been sleeping on the back of the bed. I immediately arose, slipped off at the foot of the bed, and passed around to where he was. Elder Hyde threw his feet out, and sat up in the bed, and we laid hands on him, I being mouth, and prayed that the Lord would have mercy on him,
and rebuked the devil. "While thus engaged, I was struck with great force by some invisible power, and fell senseless on the floor. The first thing I recollected was being supported by Elders Hyde and Richards, who were praying for me; Elder Richards having followed Russell up to my room. Elder Hyde and Richards then assisted me to get on the bed, but my agony was so great I could not endure it, and I arose, bowed my knees and prayed. I then arose and sat up on the bed, when a vision was opened to our minds, and we could distinctly see the evil spirits, who foamed and gnashed their teeth at us. We gazed upon them about an hour and a half (by Willard's watch). We were not looking towards the window, but towards the wall. Space appeared before us, and we saw the devils coming in legions, with their leaders, who came within a few feet of us. They came towards us like armies rushing to battle. They appeared to be men of full stature, possessing every form and feature of men in t
he flesh, who were angry and desperate; and I shall never forget the vindictive malignity depicted on their countenances as they looked me in the eye; and any attempt to paint the scene which then presented itself, or portray their malice and enmity, would be vain. I perspired exceedingly, my clothes becoming as wet as if I had been taken out of the river. I felt excessive pain, and was in the greatest distress for some time." (8)

[Joseph Smith] Eleven days after the apostles arrive at Liverpool, England, they baptize nine converts in the Ribble River near Preston. These are the first convert baptisms outside of North America. (9)

-- During 1837 July
[Wilford Woodruff] Visits home in Connecticut 1:160f (10)

-- During 1837 late July
[Joseph Smith] Church newspaper acknowledged failure of Kirtland Safety Society, Kirtland. (1)

-- Between Spring 1837 and Jul 1837
Parley P. Pratt disagrees with Joseph Smith but repents and is forgiven by Smith. (11)

-- During Jul 00, 1837
In Smith's absence Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer fellowshipped a seer-stone using prophetess. F. G. Williams served as her scribe and recorded down the revelations she gave, after she engaged in Shaker style ecstatic dances. [Lucy Smith. Biographical Sketches, 1853, p. 211]. (12)

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 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
4 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
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 - 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 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
8 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
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 - Kenny, Scott (editor), Wilford Woodruff's Journals 1833-1898, Chronology Signature Books, Midvale, Utah
11 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
12 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm

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Mormon History, Jul 21, 1837

-- Jul 21, 1837
Wilford Woodruff begins walking from Hartford to New Rowley (52 miles first day, 48 miles second day, 36 miles third day). (1)

-- (Sun) Jul 23, 1837
Smith's only revelation for 1837 was issued at Kirtland: Concerning the Twelve Apostles, including reprimanding instructions for Quorum President Thomas B. Marsh. Smith reasserts his authority in the Church by maintaining that Jesus Christ said to him: "the keys which I have given unto him, and also to you, shall not be taken from him till I come." (LDS D&C 112) (2)

-- Jul 23, 1837
Joseph Smith has a revelation, rebuking Thomas B. Marsh, and that the 12 should not rebel against him. (1)

Joseph Smith dictates a revelation to the Quorum of Twelve's president concerning himself: "the keys which I have given unto him, and also to you, shall not be taken from him till I come." (3)

The First Latter-day Saint Sermon was preached on this day, in Vauxhall Chapel, Preson England. It was given by Elder Heber C. Kimball and Elder Orson Hyde. (4)

Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 112, a revelation to Thomas B. Marsh about his duties as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (5)

Joseph Smith dictates a revelation to the Quorum of Twelve's president concerning Joseph Smith: "the keys which I have given unto him, and also to you, shall not be taken from him till I come." (6)

[Joseph Smith] Revelation on duties of Twelve Apostles and their president, Thomas B. Marsh, Kirtland. (7)

[Joseph Smith Prophecy] March exalted - Apostle Thomas B. March would be "exalted" and would preach "unto the ends of the earth ... among .. many nations". Through Smith, God tells Marsh: "I know thy heart". D&C 112:3-11 -- Less than two years later, Marsh was excommunicated. (8)

-- Jul 25, 1837
Brigham Young, Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, David W. Patten, Sidney Rigdon and Thomas B. Marsh head out on missions. Going through Painsville, Joseph Smith is arrested several times for various debts; Anson Call bails him out [per Brigham Young]. (1)

-- (Thr) Jul 27, 1837
Joseph Smith was briefly detained at Fairport before embarking on a trip to Canada. After undergoing a series of quick prosecutions and judgments in Painesville and Fairport, he was able to make his departure. (2)

-- Jul 27, 1837
Joseph, Sidney, and Thomas B. Marsh leave Kirtland on a fund-raising tour through Upper Canada, but near Fairport, Joseph is arrested, charges are dismissed for lack of evidence, and he re-arrested. (9)

Kirtland, Ohio. On their journey to visit the Saints in Canada, Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and Thomas B. Marsh were detained all day in Painesville, Ohio, because of malicious lawsuits. (5)

Footnotes:
1 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
2 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
3 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
5 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
6 - 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"
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 - Wikipedia, Prophesies of Joseph Smith, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophecies_of_Joseph_Smith,_Jr.
9 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml

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Mormon History, (Thr) Jul 6, 1837

-- (Thr) Jul 6, 1837
The Painesville Republican, edited by a Democratic political ally of the Mormons, critiqued Grandison Newell's response to the June 9th trial outcome. (1)

-- by Jul 7, 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph Jr. resigns from the Kirtland Safety Society, leaving its management to Warren Parrish and Frederick G. Williams. (2)

-- Jul 15, 1837
The CLEVELAND GAZETTE warns: "LOOK OUT. We learn by the Painesville Telegraph of yesterday, that the 'Mormon Banking Company' is about making a new emission of their worthless trash, using old paper and signed by [Frederick G.] Williams and one [Warren] Par[r]ish, by the redemption of a few dollars of which they expect to get the old emission as well as the new, again into circulation." Williams and Parrish had recently taken over the Kirtland "Anti-Banking Society" from Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon. In an attempt to salvage what remained of the ravaged institution, the new officers dispensed another $15,000 of notes to supplement the $70,000 Rigdon and Smith had issued. This action merely depreciated the value of the bills further. (3)

-- (Mon) Jul 17, 1837
Newspapers reported that Sarah Kingsley Cleveland had been jailed for passing $390 in notes of the Kirtland Safety Anti-Banking Society. (1)

-- Jul 17, 1837
Newspapers report that Sarah Kingsley Cleveland had been jailed for passing $390 in notes of the Kirtland Safety Anti-Banking Society, the first Mormon woman to be imprisoned. (3)

[Joseph Smith] Newspapers report that Sarah Kingsley Cleveland had been jailed for passing $390 in notes of the Kirtland Safety Anti-Banking Society, the first Mormon woman to be imprisoned. (4)

-- Jul 19, 1837
Heber C. Kimball and six others arrived in Liverpool, England, on first overseas mission. (5)

Elder Hale goes to New Rowley MA to visit friends. Elder Nathaniel Holmes lives in New Rowley, MA [per Wilford Woodruff]. (6)

-- Jul 20, 1837
The English mission landed in Liverpool, England. (7)

Six missionaries (including Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde and Willard Richards) of the first foreign mission arrive in Liverpool, England. (3)

[Hyde, Orson] Arrived in Liverpool 20 July 1837. With others baptized hundreds into Church. (8)

[Kimball, Heber Chase] Arrived in Liverpool 20 July 1837. (8)

[Richards, Willard] Arrived in England 20 July 1837. (8)

Footnotes:
1 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
2 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
3 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
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 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
6 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
7 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
8 - 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, 1837 June

-- During 1837 June
In this month Heber C. Kimball, O. Hyde and W. Richards were set apart for a mission to England. This was the first foreign mission of the Church. (1)

[Joseph Smith] Sends first missionaries to British Isles. (2)

-- During Jun 1837
Joseph Smith (31) acquitted of conspiring to murder Grandison Newell. (Newell had brought about 30 suits against Smith). McLellin told of Smith's plans to kill Newell. (3)

-- During June 1837
Luke S Johnson: Admitted in court June 1837 that John Smith discussed killing an anti-Mormon (4)

Orson Hyde: Admitted in court June 1837 that Joseph Smith Jr. discussed killing an anti-Mormon (4)

Parley P Pratt: Told congregation at Kirtland temple in June 1837 that Joseph Smith Jr. had committed great sins, but recanted in July and was spared excommunication pronounced on all other men summoned for trial in May (4)

[Richards, Willard] Appointed to take mission to England June 1837. (5)

[Richards, Willard] Short mission to eastern states 11 March-11 June 1837. (5)

-- 1837 "Summer"
He [David Whitmer] arrived in Kirtland during the summer of 1837 . . . David . . . was not altogether satisfied with all things and in one instance while conversing with Joseph, David, while this spirit was upon him, insulted Joseph and he slaped David in the face and kicked him out of the yard and it had a good effect and brought David to his senses. (6)

-- Jul 1, 1837
The mission for England sailed from New York on the ship Garrick. (1)

Orson Hyde, Willard Richards, Heber C. Kimball and four others leave New York on the ship THE GARRICK bound for Liverpool to open the first mission outside of North America. During the voyage Kimball dreams "that the Prophet Joseph came to me while I was standing upon the forecastle of the ship, and said, 'Brother Heber, here is a rod (putting it into my hands) with which you are to guide the ship; while you hold this rod, you shall prosper and there shall be no obstacles thrown before you, but what you shall have power to over come, and the hand of God shall be with you;' after this I discovered every kind of obstruction would be placed before the trip to stop its progress, but the bow being sharp, the obstacles were compelled to move out one side like a bulrush, and when the she would come to a mountain, it would plow its course right through, as though it was in water. This rod which Joseph gave me was about three and a half feet in length. His appearance was just as natur
al as I ever beheld him in the flesh he blessed me and disappeared." (7)

-- (Mon) Jul 3, 1837
Ground was broken at Far West, Mo., for the foundation of a new Temple there. The Missouri LDS Presidency was later condemned for selecting the site. (8)

-- Jul 3, 1837
Ground is broken for the Far West Temple. The corner stones are not laid for a year. Nothing further is done until Apr 26, 1839, when the twelve apostles, in fulfillment of a revelation, hold a secret meeting on the temple site and symbolically re-commenced the building of the temple by rolling a large stone up to one of the corners. The temple is never built because the Mormons are driven from Missouri in 1839. (7)

Footnotes:
1 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
2 - Joseph Smith Papers, Timeline of Events, http://josephsmithpapers.org/TimelineOfEvents.htm
3 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
4 - 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
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 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
8 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm

LDS History Timeline

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Mormon History Chronology