[Wikipedia Joseph Smith Chronology] The High Council and bishopric in Far West vote to excommunicate Lyman E. Johnson, David Whitmer, and Oliver Cowdery. (1)
-- (Fri) Apr 13, 1838
David Whitmer, in a letter, withdrew from the Church. [LDS Church History Vol III notes] (2)
Lyman E. Johnson was cut off from the Church and David Whitmer told he was no longer a member -- for not obeying the Word of Wisdom (but he is not formally excommunicated). [LDS Church History Vol III & Ebenezer Robinson autobiography] (2)
-- Apr 13, 1838
In Kirtland, Ohio, David Whitmer is excommunicated for, among other things, "writing letters to the dissenters in Kirtland unfavorable to the cause, and to the character of Joseph Smith, Jun." He is also charged with "possessing the same spirit with the dissenters," failure to observe the Word of Wisdom, neglecting meetings, and signing his name to official Far West documents after being removed from the presidency there. (3)
In Kirtland, Ohio, David Whitmer is excommunicated for, among other things, "writing letters to the dissenters in Kirtland unfavorable to the cause, and to the character of Joseph Smith, Jun." He is also charged with "possessing the same spirit with the dissenters," failure to observe the Word of Wisdom, neglecting meetings, and signing his name to official Far West documents after being removed from the presidency there. (4)
David Whitmer told he was no longer a member (not formerly excommunicated) [per Ebenezer Robinson]. (5)
[Joseph Smith] Church council excommunicated David Whitmer and Lyman Johnson, Far West. (6)
[Lucy Mack Smith] Charges are brought against David Whitmer, but he withdraws from the church. Luke and Lyman Johnson are excommunicated. (7)
[Quorum of the Twelve] Lyman E. Johnson and his brother, Luke S. Johnson excommunicated. (8)
[Whitmer, David] Excommunicated from Church 13 April 1838 at Far West, Missouri, for apostasy. After leaving Church, located in Richmond, Ray County, Missouri; operated a livery stable. For fifty years maintained strict separation from Church. Recognized by peers as prominent citizen and businessman. (9)
[Wikipedia Joseph Smith Chronology] Apostle Luke S. Johnson is excommunicated from the church after being disfellowhipped and returning for a short period. (1)
Violation of Word of Wisdom included in final charges against Lyman E. Johnson (coffee, tea, liquor, brandy) and David Whitmer. (10)
-- Apr 14, 1838
An elder opposing Word of Wisdom "erred in spirit, therefore, feel to admonish him, but do not find anything in him worthy of death or bonds." (10)
Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, Joseph Smith Chronology, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Joseph_Smith,_Jr.
2 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
3 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://www.advent-adam.com/jakestand.html
4 - On This Day in Mormon History, http://onthisdayinmormonhistory.blogspot.com
5 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://bit.ly/14Qt5F
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 - 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 - 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
10 - Kenny, Scott, Mormon History 1830-1844, Word of Wisdom, http://www.saintswithouthalos.com/n/wow.phtml
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