[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. The Spirit of the Lord was poured out when Brigham Young and his brother Joseph Young came to Joseph Smiths home. (1)
-- 1835, February 14
[Brigham Young] Ordained as one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve. (2)
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles organized, Kirtland, OH. (3)
-- 1835 14 February
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles organized at Kirtland. (4)
-- 1835, February 14
The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles organized, Kirtland, Ohio (see D&C 107: 23-24). (5)
-- 1835 February 14
After a special conference, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris choose the individuals who areto be in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: Thomas B. Marsh, David W. Patten, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, William E. M'Lellin, Parley P. Pratt, Luke S. Johnson, William Smith, Orson Pratt, John F. Boynton, and Lyman E. Johnson. Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and Lyman E. Johnson are ordained apostles and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (6)
-- February 14, 1835
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith presided at a meeting where the Quorum of the Twelve was organized and the Twelve Apostles were chosen. (1)
[Joseph Smith] Joseph Smith organizes the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (7)
-- 1835 February 14
[Joseph Smith] Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon selected Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Kirtland. (8)
-- 1835, February 14
[Joseph Smith] (age 29)Organizes the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (9)
-- 14 Feb. 1835
[Lucy Mack Smith] Twelve apostles are chosen by Three Witnesses, all from Zion's Camp: Lyman E. Johnson, Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, David W. Patten, Luke S. Johnson, William E. McLellin, John F. Boynton, Orson Pratt, William Smith, Thomas B. Marsh, and Parley P. Pratt. (10)
-- 1835 Feb 14
[Lucy Mack Smith] Organization of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (11)
-- February 14, 1835
[Quorum of the Twelve] Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is organized. Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer choose the first 12 members. Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, and Lyman E. Johnson ordained. (12)
Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah
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://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
6 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
7 - http://www.prophetjosephsmith.org/joseph_smith_timeline
8 - Joseph Smith Papers: Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
9 - Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah
10 - Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, Edited by Lavina Fielding Anderson, 2001, Signature Books
11 - History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced by Scot Facer Proctor Maurine Jensen Proctor
12 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
Clair Barrus
