[Polygamy] to 09 Nov 1843 Smith possible father of Orson W. Hyde (by Nancy Miranda Hyde) . (1)
[Polygamy] Ruth Vose Sayers (Age 33, already married to Edward Sayers): Ruth Vose was born in 1808 near Boston, Massachusetts. She was very close to her aunt, Polly, and they worked together in Pollys Boston upholstering business.
Although acquainted with the church as early as 1832, Ruth finally joined on August 14, 1836. On that date, Boston missionary, Brigham Young wrote in his journal: I Preached in fore noon...in afternoon I then returned to Boston I Baptized...Ruth Vose. Members who joined the church around this time, typically congregated in Kirtland, Ohio, but Ruth chose to stay in Boston, lending her support in other ways. Biographer Emmeline Wells wrote, During the building of the Kirtland Temple, although then residing in Boston, she donated every dollar that she earned, except what she needed for her bare support, towards its erection. And also, The Elders of the Church in traveling in the Eastern States were the recipients of [Ruths] unbounded liberality.
In early 1841 the following notice was printed in the church newspaper, The Times and Seasons: MARRIED...In St. Louis, Mo. Jan. 23rd... Mr. E. Sayers to Miss Ruth D. Vose, formerly of Boston, Mass. Ruth and her new husband, Edward Sayers, made their way to Nauvoo, arriving sometime in 1841. They moved to a home and farm just north of Nauvoo. In August of 1842, Joseph Smith was arrested, but soon escaped and went into hiding. Smiths clerk, William Clayton, recorded that Smith floated a short distance up the Mississippi River and then, proceeded through the timber to Brother Sayers house where [he was] very kindly received and made welcome. A few days later a group of friends, including Josephs wife Emma, visited Joseph at the Sayers home: We soon arrived at brother Sayers and was pleased to find President Joseph in good spirits, although somewhat sick. Joseph stayed with Ruth and Edward for a week, and then moved his hideout to another nearby home.
Six months later, in February 1843, Ruth married Joseph Smith. Typical of Josephs other wives who already had husbands, Ruth continued to live with Edward. When Joseph Smith was killed in June of 1844, Ruth was in Boston visiting her Aunt Polly and heard about Josephs death through a letter from her husband, Edward. Heber C. Kimball, Wilford Woodruff and Brigham Young were near Boston on missions, and visited Ruth. Together they returned to Nauvoo. Upon Josephs death, many of his wives married Brigham Young or Heber C. Kimball and migrated to Utah. Ruth and Edward chose to return to Boston where they stayed until 1849. After 5 years in Boston, Ruth and Edward moved to Utah, reuniting with old acquaintances.
Ruths 1884 obituary gives a glimpse of her demeanor: Tall and erect in figure; a countenance always beaming with human kindness...She was a woman of brilliant conversational powers...She was never tired of dwelling upon Gospel themes and the days of Joseph and Hyrum. (2)
[Polygamy] to 09 Nov 1843 Smith possible father of Orson W. Hyde (by Nancy Miranda Hyde) . (3)
-- During Feb. 1843
[Polygamy] Ruth D. Vose (Sayers) age 33, already married. wiki(2)
[Polygamy] Ruth D. Vose (Sayers) age 33, already married. (5)
-- During February 1843
George Albert Smith: Elected alderman for City of Nauvoo February 1843. (6)
-- During February, 1843
[Joseph Smith] Sealed polygynously to Ruth (Vose) Sayers. Also, cares for mother during her illness. (7)
-- Mar 1, 1843
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] March 1st 1843 This is my Birthday. I am thirty six years of age this day. Time flies & waiteth for no man.
It is exeeding Cold weather. The river closed by ice from Nauvoo to Montrose on the 15 of last November & it is not open yet but teams have crossed continually from shore to shore. (8)
Joseph loans Orson Hyde his horse, "Joe Duncan," for a ride. Brigham Young, speaking for the Twelve, writes a letter to the Saints at Ramus, Ill., asking the Saints to donate food and other supplies to Joseph Smith so he can dedicate more time to "the bringing forth of revelations, translations, and history . . . one or two good new milch [sic] cows are much needed also." (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 5:292-93.) (9)
-- Mar 2, 1843
[Apostle Wilford Woodruff Journal] 2, 3, & 4 I spent my time in the printing Office. (8)
Joseph Smith is the judge in a medical malpractice case in Nauvoo. (10)
[Lucy Mack Smith] The Illinois House of Representatives considers and passes a bill to repeal part of the Nauvoo city charter, despite William Smith's opposition. The measure fails in the Senate on 4 March. (11)
Footnotes:
1 - Joseph Smith Polygamy Timeline, http://www.i4m.com/think/polygamy/JS_Polygamy_Timeline.htm
2 - Remembering the Wives of Joseph Smith, http://www.wivesofjosephsmith.org/
3 - Joseph Smith Polygamy Timeline, http://www.i4m.com/think/polygamy/JS_Polygamy_Timeline.htm
4 - Wikipedia, List of the Wives of Joseph Smith, Jr., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_wives_of_Joseph_Smith,_Jr.
5 - Wikipedia, List of the Wives of Joseph Smith, Jr., http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_wives_of_Joseph_Smith,_Jr.
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 - Scott H. Faulring, An American Prophet's Record, 'A Joseph Smith Chronology'
8 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993
9 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
10 - This Day in Mormon History, http://www.advent-adam.com/jakestand.html
11 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
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