-- Mar 15, 1833
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith received Doctrine & Covenants 92, a revelation concerning Frederick G. Williams. (1)
[Revelations] Kirtland, Ohio. Doctrine and Covenants 92. Frederick G. Williams is received into the United Order. He is to be an active member.
Kirtland Revelations Book introduction: Kirtland 15th March 1833.
Not printed in the Book of Commandments.
1835 Doctrine and Covenants 93 heading: Revelation to Enoch, on the order of the Church for the benefit of the poor, given to the saints in Kirtland, March, 1833.
Background.
Kirtland March 15th 1833/Kirtland council, 11.
Thursday received a revelation making known that F. G. W. should be received into the United firm in full partnership agreeable to the specification of the bond.
Kirtland Revelations Book. (2)
-- Mar 18, 1833
Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams set apart as Counselors in Presidency of the Church (D&C 81 headnote). (3)
First Presidency organized with Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams (replacing Jesse Gause) as counselors to Joseph Smith. (4)
Sidney ordains Doctor Hurlbut an elder, then requests that he and Frederick G. Williams be ordained presidents of the High Priesthood, equal to Joseph, as revealed March 8. Joseph ordains them (organization of what would become known as the First Presidency). Vision promised. Many see vision of the Savior and angels. (5)
Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams set apart as Counselors in Presidency of the Church (see D&C 81 heading) and given the keys of this last kingdom (see D&C 90 heading; verse 6). (6)
The Quorum of High Priests was first organized in Kirtland. (7)
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. At a meeting of high priests, Joseph Smith ordained Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams as counselors in the presidency of the Church, to which they had previously been called, as recorded in Doctrine & Covenants 81. Many of those present saw visions. (1)
[Joseph Smith] Retained Sidney Rigdon and selected Frederick G. Williams as counselors in presidency of the high priesthood, Kirtland. (8)
[Joseph Smith] The First Presidency of the Church is organized with Joseph Smith as the President, and Sidney Rigdon and Frederick G. Williams as counselors. (9)
[Lucy Mack Smith] First Presidency organized. (10)
-- Mar 18, 1833 - 5 December 1834
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph Smith, Jr. Sidney Rigdon (never ordained an apostle) Frederick G. Williams (never ordained an apostle) Sidney Rigdon called as First Counselor; Frederick G. Williams called as Second Counselor (11)
-- Mar 23, 1833
Brethren decide to purchase Peter French farm for $5000, Elijah Smith's farm for $4,000, and a Mr. Morley's farm for $2,100. Ezra Thayer and Joseph Coe named general agents for the church. (5)
Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - http://saintswithouthalos.com/s/_dc.phtml
3 - Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
4 - http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
6 - http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
7 - Richards - Little, Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
8 - Joseph Smith Papers: Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
9 - http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
10 - History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced by Scot Facer Proctor Maurine Jensen Proctor
11 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
Mormon History Timeline / Chronology
http://mormon-church-history.blogspot.com/
A lighter version of this timeline: http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
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