[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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