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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