Brigham Young says of the first vision that an angel of the Lord, not the Lord, visited Joseph Smith. M. Theodule Deveria, a pioneering Egyptologist in Paris, views LDS pamphlet with Book of Abraham facsimiles. Accused him of being money digger who looking into hat, delusion, fabrication. Financial panic, many banks fail. The followers of Jesus ran away from Him; but the Latter-day Saints never ran away from me yet.”, Smith travels to Carthage; appears only at Charles Foster case, fails to appear at more serious trial –. The United States requests men to fight in the U.S.-Mexican War. (Quinn), Smith departs on Canadian mission tour – wants everyone out of Kirtland to cool down. Douglas Wallace baptizes and confers priesthood to Larry Lester, a black man, in violation of Church doctrine. The payment of tithing became a requirement to receiving a temple recommend. In June 1844, Joseph Smith and others are arrested in the aftermath of a riot in Nauvoo, spurred when the Nauvoo city counsel destroyed an anti-Mormon printing press. Committee of Carroll citizens orders the Saints to leave the county. Smith reveals D&C 10, solving the problem of the 116 pages – numerous problems with this story. Bogart and his troops harass Mormon settlers in Ray and Caldwell counties. Joseph, Hyrum and Sidney Rigdon, and others charged with high treason, arson, murder, robbery – committed to prison on the basis of testimony against them. William Smith, Joseph’s son, establishes his own church, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Smith family fails to pay mortgage, lose their land and foreclosed house to Lemuel Durfee, while both Joseph Sr. and Jr. dig for money with Josiah Stowell. Smith sees moon, sketches “A union of power, combination of Nations, Joseph elaborates on his land speculation philosophy, “…suppose I sell you. (Vogel. I boast that no man ever did such a work as I. King Follet Discourse is returned to the History of the Church. D&C version contains Lectures of Faith and includes details of the Godhead, describing God as a spirit only. Mormon War in Missouri begins, Danites present active offense. Don Carlos, youngest brother to Joseph, dies of Malaria. Governor Boggs receives letter from Atchison stating that vigilantes in Daviess have dispersed. During the depression, the Mormon Church creates the Church Welfare program to assist members. (Van Wagoner. His home is the Times and Seasons building. William Clayton’s journal records “Made deed for 1/2 Steamboat Maid of Iowa from J. to Emma. All Church assets assigned to Smith, granting him sole discretion of all disbursements. Final battle between the Nephites and Lamanites at Cumorah. Joseph Smith (17) speaks of angel visitation (later identified as Moroni) and of the existence of gold plates. Emma concedes to Joseph taking additional wives, suggests Emily (19) and Eliza Partridge (22), who work and live in Smith home. (Dev. Her. Joseph Smith marries Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner, 6 months pregnant, on the eve of his wedding anniversary. President McKay institutes the correlation program to streamline church programs. Oliver Cowdery (third cousin of Joseph Smith) born in Wells, VT. Joseph Sr. petitions Vermont for military exemption, citing poverty. Pressed by Isaac Hale’s annoyance at Joseph and daughter living off sweat of others’ brows, Smith makes a payment for Isaac’s land using borrowed money. Ezra Benson, then Pres of Q12, delivers infamous Fourteen Fundamentals in Following the Prophet at BYU, states “. Russell Stoddard, carpenter on Smith home, sues Joseph Sr. for $66.59. They ‘sold’ their properties for $100 when in fact they were worth thousands of dollars. Oct: 1832: Andrew Jackson spoke against S. Carolina seceding, prayed to prevent civil war, … Penniless, earning little money treasure digging, he borrows $50 from Martin Harris. Smith family crops ruined by record cold summer. Apostle Charles Penrose letter to President John Taylor, expressed concern that “the. Council of 50 meets to finalize preparations to move west. Governor of N.Y. describes mounds around state containing “piles of skeletons.” (see, Jeremiah Hurlburt sues Joseph Smith Sr., includes “damage for not working land according to agreement.” (Ontario County Record Center), Many years later, Smith claimed to experience his, Compilation of Samuel Mitchill’s speculations on origins of indigenous peoples published. During the next several days Mormons appeal to Governor Boggs and other civil authorities for protection. The dark line … Book of Mormon Time Line. The Church via Phelps and Cowdery issues the first of an ongoing series of denials of polygamy. Far West, MO saints welcome Smith home with song and cheer. Only July 24, 1847, the main body of the first pioneers arrives in the Salt Lake Valley. Parks discovers that civil war has broken out and declares that Mormons are now the aggressors. The day Smith previously appointed for the redemption of Zion (their lost lands) – passes without event. April 16- Joseph Smith and other prisoners in the Liberty Jail escape from custody during a transfer. Stanford University announces it “will not participate in any activity with BYU or any other school sponsored by the Mormon Church” because of its policies of racial discrimination. Brigham Young calls for vote on observation of Word of Wisdom, still not a commandment. Town Marshall carries out Smith’s order as Mayor, uses Nauvoo Legion to. $14.99. Public timelines; Search; Sign in; Sign up; Mormon History Timeline created by binger. Blackrock Advocate, a New York newspaper, questions solvency of Bank of Monroe, a Mormon bank. Smith and Oliver relocate to Whitmer farm in NY, at Whitmer’s expense. Ludlow Bull, associate curator of the Department of Egyptian Art (Metropolitan Museum of Art) acquires Joseph’s papyri fragments. Eldon Tanner – “A woman will find greater satisfaction and joy and make a greater contribution by being a wise and worthy mother raising good children than she could make in any other vocation.”, The Brethren fail to locate scriptural prohibition against, Pres. Smith refers in sermon to succession promise to his son Joseph III. (Jessee 1992, 262). Upon his return, Whitmer, Harris, Cowdery have pledged loyalty to an opposing faction. 200 soldiers from Livingston and nearby counties overrun Mormon village of. Smith solicits $2,400 from member donations to purchase Egyptian mummies and papyrus scrolls, claiming one is from hand of Abraham, the other of Joseph of Egypt. Not content with previous denials, Smith musters 31 prominent members to lie in, Having spent most of the year in hiding to avoid arrest, Smith surrenders after securing a hearing in Illinois jurisdiction, counting on its animosity towards its neighboring state. I am the only man that has ever been able to keep a whole church together since the days of Adam. LDS Church holds press conference to address Hoffman documents. Smith’s journal records, “This after noon labored on the Egyptian alphabet, in company with brsr O[liver] Cowdery and W[illiam] W Phelps. Judge Austin King presides at Court of Inquiry held in Richmond, Ray County. World History Timeline Schofield and Sims . City is not destroyed. Isaac Galland baptized and ordained Elder by Smith. Emigration of predominantly poor European Saints intensifies, thousands emigrate toward prospects of land and labor in Nauvoo. MormonThink puts up its first billboard on I-15 near Salt Lake City. Federal grand jury indictments issued against Brigham Young ,Willard Richards, John Taylor, Parley P. Pratt, Orson Hyde and other leaders for counterfeiting. John A. Widtsoe is placed on board of directors. Joseph, with Samuel Lawrence, mutually envision plates with their seer stones, introducing notion of spectacles accompanying plates. Excitement in upper counties continues as Mormons capture three men attempting to transport guns to vigilantes in Daviess County. Jewish scholar, Joshua Seixas, began teaching Hebrew to Smith and other leaders in Kirtland, OH. Name of the Church changed again, reinstating “Jesus Christ” back into name. Four hundred soldiers march to Daviess County. Office of Registrar of Deeds created, Joseph Smith designated as registrar, requiring any and all land purchases to register with his office. Smith petitions Congress to make Nauvoo independent federal territory, with own legion incorporated into U.S. Army and ability to call out Federal troops. Smith reveals D&C 3, loses ability to translate for a season. God is God. David O. McKay conducts private research project within 12 on race ban, they. Elizabeth Dufree again meets with teenager Emily Partridge, arranging a meeting with Joseph – “…I was to meet him in the evening at Mr. Kimballs.” Heber Kimball married Emily to Joseph that moment. No notice is sent to the Mormons, but rumors trickle in from explorers and missionaries about the army, and Utah goes under martial law, fearing a repeat of the Missouri expulsions. Smith and Hyrum come out of hiding and head to Carthage – “If my life is of no value…” Joseph held on charges of treason and destruction of the press. Smith tried for conspiracy to commit murder. Map. Smith reveals that God is flesh and bone, and that “This earth was organized or formed out of other planets which were broke up and remodeled and made into the one on which we live.”, At Conference in Nauvoo Smith is unanimously elected. California gold rush brings hordes of fortune-seekers streaming west through Salt Lake. Spencer Kimball, in his first press conference as Prophet, responds to reporter’s question “Will there be a change in attitude toward women?” Kimball replied “Not too abruptly; we believe that the ideal place for, Reed Durham, Pres. Glossy Paper, High-quality photo paper. (Nauvoo City Council Minutes Book, Sec. Heber Kimball in Tabernacle blames others for mess – “If all…had done as they were counseled by the First Presidency…suffering would have been avoided.”. Hinckley reiterates the Book of Mormon is either “. 6 of 12 apostles in open rebellion, form rival church, claim the temple they paid for. Harris made numerous statements throughout his life reinforcing spiritual eye view. Notice published in the Wayne Sentinel that the Book of Mormon was published and available for sale. Journalist William Morgan disappears, presumably murdered for preparing anti-Mason expose. During falling out with John C. Bennett, Nauvoo city council assures Gov. Elder Hugh Pinnock, when questioned by police, denies knowing Mark Hoffman, despite having recently arranged large loan for Hoffman, with Church’s approval. King orders the defendants to post bail and appear at the next hearing of the grand jury in Daviess. Missourians retaliate. New bankruptcy law enacted, allowing private citizen bankruptcy, stipulating properties could not be transferred to others to avoid debt obligations. This saves money and resources by printing tracts and manuals at one place and by coordinating the building of churches. The Mormons finally establish their own city, which they call Nauvoo, Illinois. 600 BC. Martin Harris travels to NY City, carrying transcribed symbols from plates, to find Mitchill in hopes of verifying authenticity. The Church validates the papyri authenticity and acknowledges the rediscovery in the Deseret News. Persecution follows the Church. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo renders Salt Lake City a breakaway colony on U.S. soil. Smith and Cowdery relocate to Whitmer farm in N.Y., at Whitmer’s expense. The Holy Ghost is the Holy Ghost. (To the Honorable General Assembly, Oct 15, 1807). The history of Mormon missionary work is almost as long as Mormon history itself, for without missionary work, there would be no Mormon Church. (Lyon 1978, 4-15). Lewis and Clark first glimpse Pacific Ocean. Missionary work generally continues and begins in Mexico, South America, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Hiram Page (married to Catherine Whitmer), supported by Cowdery and Whitmers, uses black seer stone to dictate 16 pages of revelations about Zion. Mormon History Timeline The Nauvoo Period 1839 January 26- The exodus from western Missouri to Illinois is organized. Municipal Court of Nauvoo dismisses charges against Smith. Book does not sell, most 5,000 copies remain in storage. Solomon Spaulding’s widow, Matilda Spaulding Davison, upon hearing a reading of Book of Mormon, declares it to be similar to husband’s writing. Smith tells of attempt to retrieve plates, denied, This is the year and time Lucy Smith (Joseph’s mother) later stated Joseph’s first vision occurred (. Joseph Smith works on translating the Book of Abraham and his own translation of the Bible (now called the Joseph Smith Translation). Missionary efforts in Canada and England begin. Joseph Sr. publishes announcement in local newspaper. W.W. Phelps speculates that Smith’s Nephite interpreters or spectacles could be the. There is a grand celebration at the Smith home for their 16th wedding anniversary. Almon Babbitt is made guardian of the Lawrence Estate, sues Smith’s estate to recover damages. Seeking to retain the policy, Church seeks legal opinion of three separate firms before conceding they could no longer fire mothers. (see. LDS Ensign magazine publishes article celebrating fake Hofmann Anthon transcript (now removed from LDS website Ensign copy). Size: 12×18", 20×30", 8×12" Quality: 100 lb. This was his. Jul 6, 2015 - Explore History of Mormonism's board "Timelines & Dates in Mormon History", followed by 256 people on Pinterest. In 1833, they are expelled from Jackson County, where most Mormon Missourians were living at the time. Beginning of the Mormon Church The Mormon Church was restored by Joseph Smith after the apostasy, where the church was no longer on Earth. This timeline overlays the Book of Mormon history with Latter-day prophetic history and organizes the matching events. No other church has in modern times undertaken such … It includes a copy of the King Follet Discourse, but omits the infants doctrine, with a note suggesting a scribal error in copying what the Prophet originally said. They harass the invading army by burning forage grass and scattering horses. Smith takes his final plural wife, Nancy Young. Unpaid creditors seize most of their funds. Smith writes Illinois governor Thomas Carlin attempting to dissuade him from taking action against Smith relating to alleged Boggs assassination attempt. Tanner replies that he does not want information to get out. At Sunstone gathering, Jerald Tanner distributes tract challenging Salamander Letter authenticity. Bishops, high priests, and Apostles are called. Joseph and Emma move to Harmony to live with her parents. Jerusalem Ether Brother of Jared Coriantumr 600 B.C. Ethan Smith (reportedly a Seminary classmate of Solomon Spalding) enters Dartmouth. Rumors and blame spreading of handcart suffering. Samuel Rounds, acting for Grandison Newell, brings charges against Smith, Rigdon, and four others for violating state banking statutes that prohibited unchartered institutions from issuing bank notes. They finish the temple quickly, but are expelled from Nauvoo in February 1846. 4.4 out of 5 stars 334. (Ether 2:1–18) Brother of Jared saw the premortal Christ. W.W. Phelps writes his wife Sally, recounting how Smith said “…the rolls of papyrus contained the sacred record kept by Joseph…in Egypt and the teachings of father Abraham.” (, Smith records in journal via W.W. Phelps, “I was continually engaged in translating an alphabet of the Book of Abraham, and arranging a grammar of the Egyptian language…” (History of the Church, 2:238). Palmyra newspapers print anti-Masonic articles describing “secret combination”, referring to “its secret and cut-throat oaths.”. Smith, Cowdery, Whitmer, Harris go into the woods. Smith marries Newel Knight to undivorced Lydia Goldthwaite, illegal and lacking authority. Brigham Young appointed Governor of Utah territory. 1823. Vigilantes attack DeWitt, burn the home and stables of Smith Humphrey. Brown provides photographs. This episode is said to have inspired Joseph Smith’s King Benjamin narrative. Brigham Young denounces Jesse Hartley in General Conference, accuses him of being “a vagrant, thief, robber…ought to have his throat cut…ought to be baptized in Salt Lake with stones tied to him…to wash away one hundredth part of his sins.” Hartley declares his innocence, but is excommunicated. Roberts knowledge. Smith and Oliver resume work on the book. Though multiple women identify William Smith as providing Joseph Smith’s authorization for their extramarital affairs, their testimonies are stricken from the record by Brigham Young upon Smith’s protest. LDS Church purchases various forged documents from. Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde and other missionaries cross the Atlantic, began missionary work in Great Britain. LDS Church News publishes text of Hoffman’s Salamander Letter, while supporting its authenticity. Orson Pratt publishes The Pearl of Great Price. By 1990, the Book of Mormon would be published in nearly 100 languages. This article presents a timeline of the history of Mormonism. 5 p.m., a large group of men approach jail. Congressional resolution authorizes release of assets seized from the LDS Church. It quickly grows and becomes one of the largest cities in Illinois. (Larson 1990, 69-71). Smith family receives “warning out” of community notice from Constable. The Mormons eventually settle in Caldwell and Daviess counties, beginning in 1836. They find him alive, but distraught over Smith’s attempt to seduce his only wife Sarah. (Ether 1:33–37) Jaredites traveled to great sea, and barges were built. Lyman Wright.” Years later, History of the Church, 1:175-76 recorded, Smith reveals that already married Mormon men should, Joseph delivers D&C 61 revelation, that “Satan controls the waters.”. Martin handcart company enters Salt Lake, death toll estimated 150-170. Popular history of New York published, relating tradition of Seneca Indians, highly civilized. Witnesses to the translation process, confirm no plates or breastplate were present – Smith stared into his hat for entire project. First Presidency releases statement, race ban “…is not a matter of the declaration of a policy but of direct commandment from the Lord, on which is founded the doctrine of the Church.”. Martin handcart company departs Florence, NB (now Omaha) toward Zion, dangerously late in the season. The Council of 50 terminated after the Church publicly abandons theocratic government aspirations. Smith and Porter Rockwell arrested for attempted murder, discharged. The following day, Smith presides over the court to dismiss charges against all others involved. Hello Select your address Books. Smith tells of second attempt to get plates from Hill Cumorah, again denied. Joseph Sr. invests everything in ginseng venture, defrauded by business parner, loses everything, sells farm to cover debts. Meetings and threats against Mormons at DeWitt continue throughout the summer. Sidney Rigdon and Edward Partridge (a Rigdon parishioner) travel to NY to meet Smith. There were two bookstores in Palmyra, plus a public library, despite population of farmers and unskilled labor. Presbyterian church suspends Lucy, Hyrum and Samuel Smith. U.S. President Thomas Jefferson and 100 members of Congress hear Baltimore minister John Hargrove speak on Emanuel Swedenborg’s work. Brigham Young records his only canonized and officially published revelation, concerning pioneer trek. Digging Deeper. Legislation to investigate is tabled until July, after the Mormons have already left the state. LDS Church leaders establish colonies in Chihuahua, Mexico to continue the practice of polygamy. Many important revelations are received and published during this period, including doctrines and practices such as polygamy, baptism for the dead, celestial marriage in temples, the full plan of salvation, and temple work. Brigham Young and the Apostles lead the Mormons to Illinois. Religious revival occurs in Palmyra area. High Council approves, many object, rescinds following week, each given 80 acres instead. (. (Morm. Smith reveals D&C 24 enhancing his position as called and chosen, chastises members to “, Smith reveals D&C 25 instructing Emma not to “fear for livelihood” as Joseph will, Sidney Rigdon has a doctrinal falling out with Alexander Campbell over importance of spiritual gifts and communal property. Estimates place LDS corporate wealth at approx.. $40 billion as the Church completes $3 billion downtown Salt Lake revitalization project, while owning 2% of Florida. Cholera epidemic passed through, thousands die. Detroit Gazette publishes article about same ancient manuscript. Troops clash at Crooked River, with three Mormons and one Missourian killed. Orson Pratt excommunicated for siding with his wife Sarah, who continues to accuse Smith of attempting to seduce her. Messenger reports to Mormons that the Governor said they must rely on local authorities for protection, will not intervene. Big celebration at Smith’s home. Joseph Smith sends Orson Hyde on mission to Jerusalem. Isaac Hale (Emma’s father) affidavit on this day states that Smith boarded with him while he was employed by money-diggers as a seer, by means of putting a stone in his hat, then putting the hat over his face. 1829. Hyrum Smith spoke exceeding well also red [sic] a revelation…” (Zina Huntington journal). Hyrum Smith had 5 living wives at time of his death. Temperance society eliminates distillery in Kirtland and nearby Mentor. Nearly all the Saints have left Missouri. Lucy Mack / Joseph Smith Sr. had the tree of life dream. Smith uses white seer stone (referred to as Urim &Thummim) for blessing to Newel Whitney. His testimony conveys a distinction Church leaders had long understood: the Manifesto removed divine command for the Church collectively; Word of Wisdom becomes mandatory for “all who enter the temple.”. Timeline of Mormonism. Emily recalled that “She introduced the subject of spiritual wives, as they called it in that day…” This is one of several examples of Joseph using “Mother of Israel” authority figures to coerce teenagers to secretly marry him. Brigham Young privately ordains his 11 yr. old son, John Willard Young, as Apostle to increase likelihood of him eventually becoming senior Apostle, thereby leading Church after Brigham’s death. Ezra Benson indicates that the church is sympathetic to his efforts, declines to provide funds. Governor of SC states willingness to resist U.S. Gov’t by force if necessary. Apostles Orson Hyde and Luke S. Johnson acknowledge in court that “Smith seemed much excited and declared that Grandison Newell should be put out of the way, or where the crows could not find him; he said destroying Newell would be justifiable in the sight of God, that it was the will of God.” Hyde and Johnson insist that Smith is “tender-hearted,” court acquits him because his statements do not constitute conspiracy. Justice Albert Neely conducts the. Mormon Stories founder John Dehlin excommunicated. BYU receives a letter from the IRS informing them of an injunction prohibiting the IRS to grant tax exemption to private schools that practiced racial discrimination. Utah legislature, with solid Church support after rallying thousands of Mormon women against the issue, votes down Equal Rights Amendment. Joseph F. Smith says “The Saints should know that the pattern of endowment garments was revealed from heaven” …and that can’t change form or manner of wearing. Nephi builds a ship. 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