Springfield, Illinois. Regarding the outcome of the ongoing trial against him, Joseph Smith prophesied that he would not go to Missouri, dead or alive. (1)
-- Jan 3, 1843
Springfield, Illinois. While in Springfield awaiting trial, Joseph Smith called upon Sister Crane and blessed her baby, Joseph Smith Crane. (1)
-- Jan 4, 1843
Springfield, Illinois. Joseph Smith repaired to the courtroom for trial and afterward had a dinner and visit with U.S. Marshall William Prentice before retiring to Judge James Adamss. (1)
-- Jan 5, 1843
Springfield, Illinois. After Judge Nathaniel Pope discharged him from his arrest, Joseph Smith prophesied to him that Nauvoo, Illinois, would become a great city. (1)
[Joseph Smith] Acquitted in Missouri extradition case. (2)
[Lucy Mack Smith] Acquitted in Boggs case. (3)
-- Jan 6, 1843
Springfield, Illinois. Joseph Smith went to see Judge Nathaniel Pope in the morning and blessed his son. The judge wished him well and hoped he would no longer be persecuted. (1)
-- Jan 11, 1843
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith had a mishap with his sleigh while on an outing with his wife, Emma Smith. (1)
-- Jan 17, 1843
Nauvoo, Illinois. At an overflowing public meeting at his home, Joseph Smith spoke at length on the kingdom of God and the manner of baptism performed by John the Baptist. (1)
-- Jan 18, 1843
[Lucy Mack Smith] Joseph and Emma celebrate sixteenth wedding anniversary with guests. (3)
-- Jan 20, 1843
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith attended a meeting of the Council of the Twelve, where he told them of a possible future mission throughout the United States, England, and other countries. (1)
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith rebaptized Orson Pratt and his wife, Mary Ann, confirmed them in the Church, and ordained Brother Pratt to his former office in the Council of the Twelve. (1)
[Quorum of the Twelve] Orson Pratt rebaptized and restored to former office in the Quorum. Amasa M. Lyman replaced. (4)
Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Joseph Smith Papers, Timeline of Events, http://josephsmithpapers.org/TimelineOfEvents.htm
3 - Proctor, Scott and Maurine Jensen, editors, History of Joseph Smith by His Mother: Revised and Enhanced
4 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
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