Lewis and Clark first glimpse Pacific Ocean. Detroit Gazette publishes article about same ancient manuscript. Dean Jessee publishes the second volume of the Papers of Joseph Smith, including the part of Smiths diary that had been omitted from the official church history regarding Joseph’s knowledge and approval of the Danites, (See July 27, 1838) directly refuting the longstanding claim that Joseph was unaware of its organization or that it was done without his approval. Smith marries 42 year old Patty Sessions, who was already married to David. Under intense political pressure, U.S. President James Buchanan reacts to lies from former government officials in Utah, that the Mormons are rebelling, by sending Johnston’s Army to quell the nonexistent rebellion and replace Brigham Young as governor. Martin Harris (a farmer) in Palmyra, N.Y. knew Joseph Smith Sr. and often hired him as a farm hand. The court deems the Missouri extradition warrant invalid and Smith is released, with an admonition to “refrain from all political electioneering.”. Grandin does not trust the Smiths to pay him, will not extend credit or begin work without securing collateral. Joseph Smith visited by angel Moroni and told of the Book of Mormon record. Note deferred until Dec 25, 1825. Cardston, Alberta, Canada is founded. The Church provides the Mormon Battalion. Council of 50 anoints Smith as “Prophet, Priest and King of the World.”, William Law records in journal that Smith again attempts to. Solomon Spalding graduates from Dartmouth. 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.”. Jerusalem Ether Brother of Jared Coriantumr 600 B.C. Mormon leaders send messengers to learn intentions of troops. First missionaries Cowdery, Peter Whitmer Jr., Parley Pratt, Ziba Peterson prioritize taking Book of Mormon story to Indians (specifically called Lamanites) in Ohio and Missouri. For a few years, the Mormons have peace, as the nation is preoccupied with the U.S. Civil War. This was the first “gathering” in Mormon history, gathering being a theme which is very prominent in Mormonism. Manti temple dedicated, with seer stone on altar during prayer. From this point forward, Smith discontinues use of seer stones when dictating revelations, begins offering revelations as they occur to him. New bankruptcy law enacted, allowing private citizen bankruptcy, stipulating properties could not be transferred to others to avoid debt obligations. They remain unaware of treasure digging, Smith Sr. incarceration or creditors pursuing family. Smith gives handkerchief to a father to bring to sick child, that whey would be healed by it. U.S. President Grover Cleveland pardons all polygamists. Ebenezer is allowed to name his price for. Smith marries Emily Partridge’s sister, Eliza, instructing each to keep the arrangement secret from the other. Smith and other prisoners escape by bribing their guards and return to Saints, who are gathering at Quincy, Illinois. The Church via Phelps and Cowdery issues the first of an ongoing series of denials of polygamy. Ludlow Bull, associate curator of the Department of Egyptian Art (Metropolitan Museum of Art) acquires Joseph’s papyri fragments. Mormonleaks releases audio recording of former MTC President, Joseph L. Bishop, admitting to inappropriate contact (attempted rape) with sister missionaries in MTC basement. Far West, MO saints welcome Smith home with song and cheer. First church conference. Messenger reports to Mormons that the Governor said they must rely on local authorities for protection, will not intervene. Joseph marries his second plural wife, Lucinda Pendleton Morgan Harris. Only single women work at SLC church headquarters. Smith continues development of his Grammar & Alphabet of Egyptian Language (GAEL) tool to interpret Egyptian papyri. Religious revival occurs in Palmyra area. Apostles Luke Johnson, Lyman Johnson, John Boynton and others leave the Church. Former Apostle William McLellin organizes a church on behalf of, Parley P. Pratt says “…a black man with the. Persecution continues as Missouri seeks to extradite Mormon leaders for alleged crimes during the Missouri conflict. See more ideas about mormon history, mormon, lds church history. David W. Patten leads Mormon troops to rescue spies. Much of this growth has occurred in South America and Africa and, to a lesser extent, in the countries of the former Soviet Union. Hyrum Smith signs promissory note to shoe his horse. General Parks arrives in DeWitt with one hundred troops to quell disturbances. Tanner replies that he does not want information to get out. (Anthon to Coit, Apr 3, 1841). In 2005, Mormons celebrate the bicentennial of Joseph Smith’s birth. Governor of SC states willingness to resist U.S. Gov’t by force if necessary. (John Whitmer Historical Assn, Vol 37, Issue 2). Witnesses to the translation process, confirm no plates or breastplate were present – Smith stared into his hat for entire project. Church officials independently arrive at the same conclusion, question whether these are the portions Joseph Smith used for the Book of Abraham, while Elder Hunter points out to President Tanner that parts matched Oliver Cowdery description. Ezra Booth leaves the church, begins publishing series of articles in Ohio Star renouncing Mormonism, criticizing Smith’s inconsistent revelations. John Taylor declares a Jubilee Year in which he forgives half the delinquent tithing debt. SOURCES: It quickly grows and becomes one of the largest cities in Illinois. The council considers sites for settlement outside the U.S., including territories in Texas, Oregon and California. Now called Community of Christ. Overall Book of Mormon Timeline. Relative of Josiah Stowell files complaint against Smith, who is arrested for money digging fraud. Joseph and Emma move to Harmony to live with her parents. Smith was “very passable exhorter” at Methodist camp meetings, revivals. Joseph writes in journal that Danites organized according to revelation to put right physically that which is not right, and to cleanse the Church of very great evils which hath hitherto existed among us. Earlier that day, he married 16 year old Sarah Longstroth and her 14 year old sister to trusted aid Willard Richards. (Gain Robinson Store day book), Joseph sends Smith Sr. to keep eye on Samuel Lawrence, a treasure digging partner, to ensure he didn’t search for treasure on Hill Cumorah that night. Anti-Mormon spirit among troops forces Parks to return to Ray County a few days later. Joseph Smith (17) speaks of angel visitation (later identified as Moroni) and of the existence of gold plates. No other church has in modern times undertaken such … Nauvoo  High Council minutes state, “five hundred dollars be the average price of lots, i.e., none less than two hundred dollars, nor more than eight hundred dollars.” (, Orson Pratt creates pamphlet in Scotland titled, Book of Mormon edition alters 2 Nephi 30:6, changing. 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. (Egyptian hieroglyphics remain unreadable at this time), Peter Ingersoll, Smith family neighbor at the time, later stated “general employment of the family was. Mormonleaks releases information connecting LDS Church to $32 Billion of stock market assets held among 13 LLCs registered under different names. Native America relations take turn for the worse, as Jackson embraces removal rather than “civilization” or assimilation. He claimed that God chose him to restore the true church. Smith takes his final plural wife, Nancy Young. (Dev. LDS Church leaders establish colonies in Chihuahua, Mexico to continue the practice of polygamy. Smith delivers revelation (Book of Commandments 44: 26) to. About 592 BC. Smith reveals D&C 37, commands followers to relocate to Ohio. Nearly all the Saints have left Missouri. Jesse soon accepts teaching job near Spanish Fork. 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. This article presents a timeline of the history of Mormonism. Smith and Rigdon call upon Mormon troops to ride to Diahman to protect the Saints, threatening those who will not join the Mormon army. Constable Nathan Harrington attempts to serve warrant on Hyrum, farrier still unpaid from April, Hyrum flees the county to avoid creditors. Hancock County Justice issues warrant for the arrest of Smith and 17 others. Joseph elopes with Emma Hale against her father’s wishes, after using seer stone to confirm she is the one. In Ohio, the Prophet Joseph Smith receives many revelations about organizing the new Church. The first Mormon pioneers cross the Great Plains and establish the Mormon trail to Utah. Town Marshall carries out Smith’s order as Mayor, uses Nauvoo Legion to. Smith said “I will give you until tomorrow to decide this matter. Smith issues “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands…husband head of the wife…” revelation. Utah legislature, with solid Church support after rallying thousands of Mormon women against the issue, votes down Equal Rights Amendment. Smith and Oliver resume work on the book. Martha Brotherton (18 years old) records and publishes in St. Louis Bulletin the combined attempt by Smith and Young to persuade her to marry Young, secrecy, hidden from parents, her character is then attacked. Gold discovered at Sutter’s Mill, ushering in California gold rush. Mormon missionaries begin proselyting in New York and the surrounding areas. Governor Ford travels to Hancock County, writes Mayor and City Council of Nauvoo – “destruction of the press was a very gross outrage upon the laws and the liberties of the people.”. Nephi quotes the writings of Isaiah. Hyrum Smith had 5 living wives at time of his death. Stephen Burnett pens letter to Lyman Johnson relaying Martin Harris’s testimony that the 8 witnesses never saw the plates, hesitated to sign document, were persuaded by Smith. Franklin Spalding sends copies of Joseph’s interpretations to 8 Egyptologists and Semitists. Joseph Smith’s thirty-eight and one-half years were marked by the highest of spiritual peaks and the depths of tribulation, sorrow, and betrayal such as few mortals have experienced. Smith family purchases lamp black paint from Dr. Gain Robinson’s Palmyra store – used to paint objects black for use in treasure seeking rituals. The Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods were restored. (Turner, Antionio Lebolo discovers eleven mummies and several Papyri in Thebes, Egypt. (, Smith reveals Sept 11, 1836 as future “appointed time” of Zion’s redemption in Jackson County (JS Letterbook 1, 86). Brigham Young announces his intention to settle “somewhere near the Great Salt Lake.”. Ezra Benson indicates that the church is sympathetic to his efforts, declines to provide funds. Mormon eyes turn westward. Smith assumes it’s Nauvoo Legion to rescue him, but Dunham disobeyed orders knowing a jailbreak would mean certain annihilation of Nauvoo. From this day I understand the Kinsman degree of freemasonry. On the first day of General Conference, Jesse Hartley received call to serve mission in Texas. Sidney Rigdon tries to seize control of Church, disfellowshipped for a few weeks. Seeking to retain the policy, Church seeks legal opinion of three separate firms before conceding they could no longer fire mothers. My husband, [Joseph Smith] being a Master Mason, attended meeting. Samuel Brannan writes Young warning U.S. Government, concerned about large militant force fleeing into territories, intends to disarm Mormons in spring. Smith wrote letter to Emma identifying the whole Mississippi area as Nephite territory. (Morm. Joseph Smith marries Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner, 6 months pregnant, on the eve of his wedding anniversary. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the position of the Church. Mormon troops return to Far West after driving nearly all non-Mormons from Daviess. Brigham young leaves Nauvoo with his family for Iowa. He issues the Proclamation on the Family and the Living Christ. Hartley accused by Mormons of stealing a horse and money. Joseph F. Smith countering RLDS denials of Smith’s polygamy, has living widows sign affidavits documenting marriages. Her. Sidney Rigdon experiences falling out with Alexander Campbell. The LDS Church acquires Papyri via anonymous member donation. Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States. First three verses of word of wisdom revelation, including “not by commandment or constraint”,  integrated into the core revelation text then canonized as scripture – never presented for common consent. Copyright © 2019 Mormon Stories. Missourians retaliate. Missionary work begins in Ohio, where many convert. 5 p.m., a large group of men approach jail. Smith receives letter from Isaac Galland repeatedly mentioning Emanuel Swedenborg. Church convenes emergency leadership fireside in Stockholm, dubbed Swedish Rescue, to address member exodus and doctrinal questions. Cholera epidemic passed through, thousands die. Only July 24, 1847, the main body of the first pioneers arrives in the Salt Lake Valley. Skip to main content.us. 1827. The Twelve vote unanimously “approve of the proceedings of President Smith…in making over certain properties to his wife, children, and friends for their support, and that he continue to deed and make over certain portions of Church property which now exist, or which may be obtained by exchange, as in his wisdom he shall judge expedient, till his own, and his father’s household, shall have an inheritance secure to them…”, John C. Bennett paid $100 annually as Mayor of Nauvoo. Following World War II, the Mormon Church enters an era of great international growth, which has continued through today. Recurring names are cited numerically and coincide with the Book of Mormon Index. Sydney Rigdon pens carefully worded letter of denial regarding Nancy’s involvement with Bennett’s expose. Brigham Young calls Eliza Snow to be second. Smith’s journal records, “This after noon labored on the Egyptian alphabet, in company with brsr O[liver] Cowdery and W[illiam] W Phelps. Smith marries Sylvia Lyon, already married to Windsor, uncertain if he knew. The majority of them live outside the United States. Roberts was polygamous, resulting in denied Senate seat, millions signed protest. (Harris in. Grant] Brother Adam Benn ... ion called and we had a long confidential talk … “Book of Mormon Time Line,” Ensign, Oct. 2011, 20–21. Smith implies his son Joseph III would be his successor. Jesse Hartley, a young non-Mormon attorney, arrives in Salt Lake City. Mitchell could not decode, drafted introductory note to Charles Anthon. Birth of Joseph Smith. Emma did not know, saw a gold watch Smith had gifted her, stormed over to temple lot, made a scene. Tower of Babel—Jaredites language not confounded. Benjamin G. Paddock also preached. Church adopts new tithing donation slip clarifying “all donations become the Church’s property and will be used at the Church’s sole discretion.”. God is God. This is the tragedy of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. While the war was virtually bloodless, fears caused by the invasion drove some Mormons in southern Utah to massacre settlers bound for California at a place called Mountain Meadows. General Parks visits Mormons and Missourians in Daviess. Nephites. of Institute at U of Utah, delivers. 1829. W. Fugate, one of the 9 original Kinderhook witnesses, writes an affidavit that he, Robert Wiley, and Bridge Whitton created the Kinderhook plates as a hoax. Presidency changes the Prophet succession policy to prevent John Willard Young ascension to Prophet. William Clayton’s journal records “Made deed for 1/2 Steamboat Maid of Iowa from J. to Emma. The Church establishes humanitarian programs, expands its welfare efforts, and gives valuable aid in the reconstruction of Europe. Mormons open settlements at DeWitt and throughout northwestern Missouri. Smith signs agreement granting Martin Harris and friends equal right to sell books “until enough of them shall be sold to pay for the printing.”. Currently, all the information has been pulled from Timeline of LGBT Mormon history on Wikipedia. Gordon Hinkley declares “The Church’s interest in documents and artifacts pertaining to its history was mandated through revelation.”. Book of Mormon History. Reviews There are no reviews yet. 600 BC. The practice remained illegal in Mexico, but was not enforced. Carroll vigilantes resolve to help settlers expel Mormons from Daviess. Vigilantes attack DeWitt, burn the home and stables of Smith Humphrey. They capture two Mormon spies and threaten to execute them. Also a deed to E. for over 60 city lots…”. Unfortunately, both LDS and non-LDS Egyptologists agree they are typical ‘Book of Breathings’ in form and content. It was in the hearts of some who knew him to be his brothers and sisters for eternity, and in the hearts of others to shed his blood. Daviess County judges issue writs for the arrest of Joseph Smith and Lyman Wight. Napoleon invades Russia, suffers massive losses, retreat as winter sets in. Joseph Sr. publishes announcement in local newspaper. Emma attempts to poison Joseph, as attested by Brigham Young. Apostle William Smith, as Editor of The Wasp, publishes article referring to Nancy Rigdon as one of William Bennett’s harlots. Emma never sees her home again. In 1833, they are expelled from Jackson County, where most Mormon Missourians were living at the time. Joseph Fielding Smith called as Church Historian. 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. With God, all things truly are possible. Museum destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire. Elizabeth Davis Dufree invites Emily Partridge to her home. Elder Paul Dunn given emeritus status due to “age and health” reasons, as his fabricated stories come under scrutiny. The Twelve issue an epistle to the Saints in all parts of the world urging them to gather in Nauvoo, where land would be designated for their settlement. Mormon War in Missouri begins, Danites present active offense. Elder Hugh Pinnock, when questioned by police, denies knowing Mark Hoffman, despite having recently arranged large loan for Hoffman, with Church’s approval. Oliver Cowdery marries Elizabeth Ann Whitmer. United Order dissolved. Roberts knowledge. Podcaster and former bishop Bill Reel excommunicated. Additional information. John C. Bennett’s wife leaves him over adultery. The United States requests men to fight in the U.S.-Mexican War. (Mulekite history represented by light pink on the timeline). Jesse Hartley joins LDS Church and promptly begins practicing law again. U.S. President Millard Fillmore appoints Brigham Young as territorial governor. 1829. Joseph Smith completed the Book of Mormon translation. A horizontal bar represents the general time in which a person lived. The St. Louis Museum closes and the mummy collection goes to the Chicago Museum. Agreement signed with Jackson County, Mo. (, William Smith, the prophet’s brother, assumes role as Editor of, Smith and brothers Hyrum and Samuel ride to Carthage to. Jay Dee Nelson asked to review Book of Abraham papyri at suggestion of Hugh Nibley. This timeline overlays the Book of Mormon history with Latter-day prophetic history and organizes the matching events. Glossy Paper, High-quality photo paper. By the mid 1840s and 1850s, more Mormons will live in Europe than in America. Orson Hyde describes tithing as paying one tenth of one’s property at baptism and then one tenth of one’s annual income thereafter. 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. After receiving reports of disturbances, Governor Boggs orders out two thousand troops and prepares to lead march to western Missouri. As Editor of the official church periodical, Smith reprints a section from Josiah Priest’s 1833 American Antiquities to support the idea that “the Ten Tribes came over to America.” Priest’s book, in turn, was quoting from and commenting on the 1825 View of the Hebrews by Ethan Smith. Rebuffed by a series of hastily enacted Nauvoo municipal laws, Smith avoids extradition and is turned over to his own city marshal. Smith convenes a special conference for the stated purpose of addressing John C. Bennett’s accusations. Among other things, the act disincorporated the LDS Church. Atchison disperses vigilantes in Daviess County and leaves one hundred troops under General Parks to maintain peace. Moroni wandered alone and abridged the Jaredite history.(Morm. Persecution in New York caused the Church and most of its members to move to Kirtland, Ohio. Sidney Rigdon shows Spalding manuscript to John Winters [per Winters]. Smith dictates D&C Section 34 while burying his face in a hat containing a seer stone. A former Bishop, he first publicly exposed Mountain Meadows Massacre and feared he would be killed for his testimony in John D. Lee trial. Church closed mission attempt short while later. Temperance society eliminates distillery in Kirtland and nearby Mentor. The Book of Mormon Timeline 6 ft. Wall Chart. (Jessee 1992, 262). Parley P. Pratt, Mitt Romney’s great-great-grandfather, killed by estranged husband of his 12th wife. He sees God the Father and Jesus Christ in the First Vision in 1820. LDS Church purchases Hill Cumorah in New York. First group of Mormons crosses the Mississippi River into Iowa Territory. By 1990, the Book of Mormon would be published in nearly 100 languages. Apostles Thomas Marsh and Orson Hyde sign affidavits in Ray County describing Mormon activities. 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. Missionary efforts in Canada and England begin. They flourished until about 600 B.C., when wars destroyed everyone but Coriantumr. Ray committee returns from Daviess with similar reports of depredations. Today in Mormon History Today at 10:09 AM 95 years ago today - Jan 6, 1926 [Heber J. (. Smith convenes City Council, which he controls, tries Expositor editors (lacking jurisdiction) all day, obtains public nuisance declaration. Nauvoo city charter revoked by State in both Senate and House. to depart and not restart printing press. Public timelines; Search; Sign in; Sign up; Mormonism Timeline created by Zye. U.S. Government passes Morill Act, first in a series of laws designed to force Church to relinquish plural marriage. Gallatin election battle. 8; Ether 1:1, 2; Moro. (Ether 1:33–37) Jaredites traveled to great sea, and barges were built. Nauvoo City Council reverts Mayor annual salary to pre Joseph Smith level of $100. Joseph Smith Founder of Mormonism from a Christian primitivism. (Document 1.13). Smith as Mayor of Nauvoo passes ordinance allowing him to, Federal Indian agents warn “that a grand conspiracy is about to be entered into between the Mormons and the Indians to destroy all white settlements on the Frontier.”. Anthon remained consistent his entire life refuting JS and Harris account. SHERRY BAKER: MORMON MEDIA HISTORY TIMELINE: 1827-2007 2 Editorial Note This timeline is a work in progress. Rigdon persuades Smith to. The angel Moroni first appeared to Joseph Smith. About 588 BC. Mormon History Timeline The Nauvoo Period 1839 January 26- The exodus from western Missouri to Illinois is organized. Smith casts devil out of Newel Knight, who then sees vision of God. Gordon Hinckley instructs G. Homer Durham to dismantle the church history department – “their efforts were not only unappreciated but seen as dangerous.”, LDS Church instructs Bishops not to allow discussion of. LDS Ensign magazine publishes article celebrating fake Hofmann Anthon transcript (now removed from LDS website Ensign copy). National Urban League publishes report indicating UT, NV, southern AZ racial discrimination almost as severe as Southern U.S. First Presidency relents to constant lobbying and provides $200,000 to Thomas Ferguson to support his efforts to find archeological evidence of Book of Mormon (Larson, 1990, 64), BYU assumes control of New World Archeological Foundation, all funding flows through the university, Howard W. Hunter is Chairman. Joseph Smith Sr. goes to debtor’s prison. Smith writes Illinois governor Thomas Carlin attempting to dissuade him from taking action against Smith relating to alleged Boggs assassination attempt. 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