LDS Church History: November 2009

LDS History, Sep 30, 1877

-- Sep 30, 1877
[Sermon] Joseph F. Smith: Arrival in Salt Lake City - The First Principles - The Question of Authority - The Ordinances - Education of Our Youth - Plural Marriage, Etc. - Mormonism - Immortal, JD 19:187 - 197 (1)

-- Oct 5, 1877
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: The Savior Among the Nephites - Printing of the Book of Mormon - The Presidency of the Church - The Ancient Priesthood - The Kirtland Temple, JD 19:111 - 119 (1)

-- Oct 6, 1877
[Sermon] John Taylor: The Voice of God, the Voice of the People - The Position of the Twelve - Readings From Doctrine and Covenants, JD 19:119 - 121 (1)

-- Oct 7, 1877
[Sermon] John Taylor: The Trusteeship - President Young's Labors - The Priesthood, Its Position, Duties, Etc. - Kirtland and Nauvoo Temples - Saviors Upon Mount Zion - Emigration of the Poor - Building of the Tabernacle - The United Order, JD 19:122 - 129 (1)

-- Oct 8, 1877
[Sermon] George Q. Cannon: An Important Conference - The Death of Joseph and the Death of Brigham - The Keys of the Apostleship - Revelation for the Guidance of the Church Comes Through the Head - As to the First Presidency, JD 19:230 - 237 (1)

-- Oct 13, 1877
[Sermon] Erastus Snow: Conferences - Organization of the Stakes of Zion - Qualifications for a Bishop - The People in Three Grand Divisions, JD 19:130 - 134 (1)

[Sermon] Wilford Woodruff: The Work Progressing - Prophecy Fulfilled - We Shall All Obey the Law of Death, JD 19:134 - 136 (1)

-- Oct 14, 1877
[Sermon] John Taylor: God is at the Helm - Organization According to the Revelations - Historic Statements - Societies Connected With the Church - Temple Building, JD 19:137 - 143 (1)

-- Oct 21, 1877
[Sermon] John Taylor: The Everlasting Gospel - Temple Building - The High Priests and Seventies - to the Bishops - to the Sisters, JD 19:143 - 149 (1)

[Sermon] John Taylor: The Gospel Revealed for the Benefit of the World - Witness of the Spirit - Priesthood - High Priests and Seventies - Energetic Missionaries - Duties of Presidents, Bishops, Elders, Priests, Teachers and Deacons - Relief Societies - Tithing - P. E. Fund - Common Schools, JD 19:237 - 249 (1)

-- Nov 11, 1877
[Sermon] Charles C. Rich: Expectations Deferred - On Revelation - Marriage, How Performed - Should Be Encouraged Among the Youth - Love Controllable - Meant to Be Under the Dominion of Righteousness - And to Be for Time and Eternity, JD 19:161 - 168 (1)

-- Nov 14, 1877
[Sermon] John Taylor: Gathering the Result of Revelation - Temple Building Similar - The Restoration of the Priesthood - Ministering for the Dead - The Gospel, God - Sustained, JD 19:150 - 160 (1)

-- Dec 2, 1877
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: The Outpouring of the Spirit - The Records of the Past - The Two Sticks - The Promises and Blessings of Joseph - The Sanctified Earth - There is a Spirit in Man, JD 19:168 - 178 (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Journal of Discourses, http://jod.mrm.org
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Aug 29, 1877

-- Aug 29, 1877
Brigham Young died. (1)

President Brigham Young passes away, after leading the church for 33 years. John Taylor assumes control of the church as President of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. (2)

Brigham Young dies. For the next three years, John Taylor leads the Church as President of the Quorum of the Twelve. (3)

[Joseph F. Smith] Death of President Brigham Young, Salt Lake City. (4)

[Lucy Mack Smith] Brigham Young dies at Salt Lake City. (5)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Brigham Young dies. (6)

[U.S. Religious History] Brigham Young died. (7)

[Wilford Woodruff] Learns of the death of President Brigham Young and leaves St. George for Salt Lake City. (8)

-- Sep 4, 1877
Twelve Apostles sustained as leaders of the Church under John Taylor. (1)

-- Sep 9, 1877
[Sermon] Erastus Snow: Difference Between the Saints and the Ancient Apostles and Disciples - The Quorums of the Priesthood Will Continue to Go Forward - The Saints Are Calm and Undisturbed, JD 19:98 - 104 (9)

-- Sep 16, 1877
[Sermon] George Q. Cannon: The Rock of New (or Continued) Revelation - Incident in Regard to P. P. Pratt - One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism - The Work of the Father Extends Throughout the Eternities, JD 19:104 - 107 (9)

[Sermon] Wilford Woodruff: Not Ashamed of the Gospel - Thirty Years Progress in the Mountains - The Gospel Unchangeable - Joseph Inspired - President Young's Work - Work of the Twelve - Labors in St. George Temple - Gathering of the Spirits of the Dead, JD 19:223 - 230 (9)

-- Sep 23, 1877
[Sermon] George Q. Cannon: Actions Should Harmonize With Professions - Mormonism - a System of Power - All the Faithful Are Entitled to Revelation - Leading Men But As Instruments in the Hands of God, JD 19:107 - 111 (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
5 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
6 - 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)
7 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, Salt Lake City, Utah
9 - Journal of Discourses, http://jod.mrm.org
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, May 20, 1877

-- May 20, 1877
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: Revelation Gradual - Hyrum Smith's Experience - The Lord Has Not Shut Down the Gates of Revelation - The Church Organization Not Perfected at Once - The Establishment of Zion - Building Temples - Their Style and Character Progressive - Diligence Will Secure the Blessing, JD 19:8 - 20 (1)

-- May 27, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: The Work of the Priesthood the Improvement of the Human Family - The Gospel More Than Morality, It Includes Redemption - Differences Between the Ideas of the Saints and the World - The Prophets in Regard to the Increase of Mineral Wealth - Teach the Children, JD 19:45 - 50 (1)

-- Jun 3, 1877
[Sermon] Erastus Snow: The United Order - Among the Nephites - Not Incompatible With Individual Responsibility or Stewardship - The Latter - day Saints Gather for Training - Home Manufacture Indispensable, JD 19:179 - 186 (1)

-- Jun 17, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Trying to Be Saints - Treasures of the Everlasting Hills - The Hill Cumorah - Obedience to True Principle the Key to Knowledge - All Enjoyment Comes From God - Organization - Duties of Officers - Final Results, JD 19:36 - 45 (1)

[Sermon] John Taylor: Order of the Priesthood - Duties of the Several Quorums - Difficulties and Their Settlement - Duties of the Teachers - Discipline in the Church, JD 19:51 - 57 (1)

-- Jul 11, 1877
First Presidency circular letter outlined Church organization. (2)

-- Jul 19, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Relief Societies - Talk to Mothers - Improvement Societies - Domestic Matters - Training Children - Home Production - Silk Interests, JD 19:66 - 76 (1)

-- Jul 24, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Items of History - The Pioneers - Talking to the Children - Peace in Utah - God a Personage of Tabernacle - The Foolish Fashions, JD 19:60 - 65 (1)

-- Jul 29, 1877
[Sermon] John Taylor: God's Purposes Unchangeable - The Two Powers - The Everlasting Priesthood - Abraham and Melchizedek - Organizing Stakes of Zion - Temple Building - The Latter - day Saints the Friends of the World, JD 19:76 - 83 (1)

-- Aug 18, 1877
[Sermon] Daniel H. Wells: Increase of the Stakes of Zion - The Saints Co - Workers With God - The Government and Kingdom of God - Our Inheritances - The Poor Receive the Word - The Gospel Incorporates Everything, JD 19:84 - 90 (1)

-- Aug 19, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: The Lord's Supper - a Word to Mothers - The Sacrament in Sabbath Schools - History of Some Things - Young Men to Preside - Home Manufactures, JD 19:91 - 97 (1)

-- Aug 29, 1877
[Brigham Young] Dies in Salt Lake City, Utah. (3)

President Brigham Young d. Salt Lake City, age 76. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - Journal of Discourses, http://jod.mrm.org
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

Thanksgiving beginnings in Utah

Thanksgiving depicted in an LDS Sunday School Magazine
Ardis E. Parshall

Thanksgiving Day in Utah had a unique Mormon beginning, eventually splitting into two holidays.

Salt Lake's first Thanksgiving occurred on Thursday, August 10th, 1848 .....

Two years later, Brigham Young declared January 1st, 1852 "a day of praise & thanksgiving".....

Thirty-two years later .. Utah Territorial Governor Eli Murray issued a proclamation setting Thanksgiving Day in Utah to Thursday, November 27th ...

Read the entire article here

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

LDS History, Apr 6, 1877

-- Apr 6, 1877
St. George Temple dedicated. President Brigham Young received revelation to set in order the priesthood organization and stakes of Zion. (1)

April 8 Daniel H. Wells holds the public dedication of the St. George Utah Temple. (2)

[Sermon] Brigham Young: The United Order - The Duty of the Priesthood - The Gospel not Communism - Teaching the People How to Live - Independence of Babylon - The Saints Will Continue to Spread - Unity of Purpose and Action, Will Bring Again Zion - Free Schools Criticized - Educational Status of Our Children, JD 18:353 - 357 (3)

[Sermon] Daniel H. Wells: Dedicatory Prayer, JD 18:368 - 371 (3)

St. George Utah Temple; Location: St. George, Utah, USA; Announcement: 31 January 1871; Dedication: 6 April 1877 by Daniel H. Wells; Rededication: 11 November 1975 by Spencer W. Kimball; Style: Castellated Gothic - designed by Truman O. Angell; Notes: A private dedication was held on January 1, 1877 by Erastus Snow. The original tower of 147 feet was disliked by Brigham Young and was struck by lightning and burned to its base after Young's death. It was rebuilt according to Young's original design with a 175 ft (53 m) tower. (4)

-- Apr 22, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Living According to the Light - Temple Work - Good Counsel - What Say the High Priests and Seventies, JD 19:220 - 222 (3)

-- Apr 29, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Enjoyment in the South - the Blessings of a Temple - Need of Chastisement - the Redemption of the Earth - the Christian World Concerned in Regard to the Priesthood - Those Who Persecute Will Be Visited - the Ten Virgins - the Wise Will Understand, JD 19:1 - 8 (3)

-- May 6, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: The Lord Rules - The Hand of God in Persecution - The Gospel Embraces All Truth - No Need of Worry, the Lord Will Deal Out Justice - Joseph Slain for the Gospel - The Dissatisfied Will Be Satisfied - Full of Blessing, JD 18:358 - 362 (3)

-- May 12, 1877
[Sermon] Charles C. Rich: Saints Should Be Whole - Hearted - Seek First the Kingdom - The Latter - day Work a Revelation - Joseph Smith: Illiterate - Our Agency Accepts or Rejects - Love of the Truth Proved More By Example Than Precept - An Important Generation, JD 19:26 - 30 (3)

-- May 13, 1877
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: Melchizedek and Aaronic Priesthoods - Their Peculiarities and Jurisdiction - Building Temples - Gathering to Be Sanctified - Union and Blessing Its Results, JD 18:362 - 367 (3)

-- May 18, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Remarks Made at the Close of the Foregoing Dedicatory Prayer, JD 19:33 - 34 (3)

[Sermon] John Taylor: Remarks on the Temple Ground, JD 19:34 - 35 (3)

[Sermon] Orson Pratt: Prayer, JD 19:30 - 33 (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
2 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
3 - Journal of Discourses, http://jod.mrm.org
4 - Wikipedia, List of Temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_temples_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints#List_of_temples
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Jan 1, 1877

-- Jan 1, 1877
[Sermon] Brigham Young: The Great Privilege of Having a Temple Completed - Past Efforts for this Purpose - Remarks on Conduct - Earth, Heaven, and Hell, Looking at the Latter - Day Saints - Running After Holes in The Ground - Arrangements for the Future, JD 18:303 - 305 (1)

-- Jan 1, 1877 to 1884, June 26
[Wilford Woodruff] Serves as the first president of the St. George Utah Temple. (2)

-- Feb 25, 1877
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: Daniel's Vision - Nebuchadnezzar's Dream - Its Interpretation - The Coming of the Ancient of Days - Joseph Smith:'s Prophecy - Things Yet to Be Fulfilled - The Valley of God Where Adam Dwelt - The Establishment of the Kingdom of God - The Coming Millennium and Triumph of the Saints, JD 18:335 - 348 (1)

-- Mar 23, 1877
John D. Lee executed for his participation in Mountain Meadows Massacre. (3)

[U.S. Religious History] John Doyle Lee, a Mormon fanatic, was executed by a firing squad, Lee had masterminded a massacre of Arkansas Methodist emigrants in 1857. In the "Mountain Meadows Massacre," a wagon train of 127 died at Mountain Meadows (near Cedar City), Utah. (4)

-- Apr 2, 1877
[Sermon] Joseph F. Smith: Belief and Knowledge - Personal Knowledge Indispensable - Possession of the Holy Ghost Necessary to the Knowledge of the Truth - How to Obtain the Holy Ghost - His Office - The Enmity of the World Towards the Priesthood An Evidence of Its Divine Authority - Always Was and Always Will Be So - Conditions Upon Which Blessings Are to Be Obtained, or Lost, JD 19:20 - 26 (1)

-- Apr 4, 1877
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Marries Josephine Groesbeck as a plural wife, daughter of prominent businessman Nicholas Groesbeck. (5)

[Sermon] George Q. Cannon: Feelings in the Temple - Value of the Sacred Records - The Gospel Finds Testimony in Opposition - The Gospel Always the Same - Martyrs Versus Heroes - Ordinances for the Dead, JD 18:349 - 353 (1)

-- Apr 5, 1877
[Sermon] Lorenzo Snow: Necessity for Effort - Regulation of Temporal Affairs - Consecration and Stewardship - Preparation for Building in Jackson County - Responsibility of Presidents - How Confidence is Created - The United Order - Desires for the Future, JD 18:371 - 376 (1)

[Sermon] Orson Hyde: Prayer the Medium for Blessing - Practical Morality Establishes Confidence - The Prophet Joseph Manifest in Brigham - Age Prevents Effort, But When Behind the Veil, Freedom From Obstruction is Our Opportunity, JD 19:57 - 60 (1)

-- Apr 6, 1877
[Brigham Young] Dedicates the St. George Temple. Gives new emphasis to the proper organization of the priesthood. (6)

St. George Temple dedicated. [See Temples: Latter-day Saint Temples.] President Brigham Young received revelation to set in order the Church priesthood organization and stakes of Zion. (7)

Dedication of St. George Temple. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Journal of Discourses, http://jod.mrm.org
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
5 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, Utah
7 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Nov 5, 1876

-- Nov 5, 1876
[Sermon] John Taylor: Position of the Latter - Day Saints - Protestantism Makes No Claim to Revelation - Priesthood, How Restored, Its Purpose - Persecution the Heritage of the Church - The People Must Know the Will of God, and Do It - Respect the Authorities; and Respect Our Profession - Avoiding All Evils, Cleave to the Good, JD 18:278 - 286 (1)

-- Nov 12, 1876
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: Salvation Tangible - Personality of God - Character of God - Pre - Existence of Man - Jesus Our Elder Brother - Transformation of the Earth - Creation and Organization - Its Final Destiny, the Home of the Saints - Revelations By Joseph Smith: in Harmony With Scripture, JD 18:286 - 297 (1)

-- Dec 3, 1876
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: Prophecies Unfulfilled - Changes in the Configuration of the Globe - Miracles the Result of Laws not Yet Perfectly Understood - The Re - Formation of the Earth - Its Character During the Millennium - Its Purification By Fire - The New Heavens and the New Earth - The Gospel the Celestial law, and Only Passport to Existence on a Celestialized Earth, JD 18:314 - 323 (1)

-- Dec 26, 1876
[Lucy Mack Smith] Agnes Coolbrith Smith, wife of Don Carlos Smith, dies at Oakland, California. (2)

-- 1876
Church Membership at end of year: 111,111
New Converts : 3,944
Percent Change from previous year: 3.68% (3)

-- Dec 31, 1876
[Sermon] John Taylor: Burial Services, An Ancient Practice - God, the God of the Living - Keys Committed to Joseph Smith:. The Last Dispensation - Jesus the Great Redeemer - An Everlasting Priesthood - The Powers of the Resurrection - Scriptural, Philosophical, and Certain - Sealing Powers Eternal, JD 18:324 - 335 (1)

[Sermon] John Taylor: Respect to the Dead - Pre - Existence the Key to This - The Future Life Depends on This - The Latter - day Saints Dependent Upon Revelation for Their Knowledge of These Things - Life Persecutions As Nothing, Contrasted With the Promises Pertaining to the Future - Men's Future Glories As Are the Laws They Abide, JD 18:306 - 313 (1)

-- During 1876-82
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Member of Salt Lake City Council. (4)

-- During 1876
New edition of Doctrine and Covenants prepared under Orson Pratt's direction with 24 new sections. (5)

The Mormon-controlled legislature of the Utah Territory passes laws requiring voter registration and women's suffrage in all local election. This will lead to the Liberal Party losing its majority in Tooele County. (6)

-- During 1876-1935
[Periodicals] Bikuben; Local Danish-Norwegian groups (DANISH News Paper) (7)

-- 1877 Early
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Graduates from Scott-Browne's College of Phonography in New York City. (8)

-- Jan 1, 1877
Erastus Snow holds the private dedication of the St. George Utah Temple, making it the first operating temple in Utah and the third completed temple. (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Journal of Discourses, http://jod.mrm.org
2 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
3 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
4 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
7 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
8 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Jul 19, 1876

-- Jul 19, 1876
Joseph Fielding Smith (1876-1972) b. Salt Lake City. (1)

Joseph Fielding Smith born in Salt Lake City. (2)

-- Jul 30, 1876
[Sermon] John Taylor: The Gathering of the Saints is the Lord's Work - Knowledge of the Gospel Attainable Only By Revelation - The Lord Dictated the Prophet Joseph Smith: in All Things Pertaining to the Establishment of the Church of Christ Upon Earth, JD 18:208 - 211 (3)

-- Aug 13, 1876
[Sermon] Wilford Woodruff: Simplicity and Unchangeableness of the Gospel - It Must Be Preached in All the World Before the Savior Comes - Duties and Responsibilities of the Saints, JD 18:217 - 222 (3)

-- Aug 15, 1876
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Very Few Will Inherit Celestial Glory - Lust After the Things of the World Produces Apostasy - No Real Happiness Outside of Godliness - The Lord Requires the Hearts of the Children of Men, JD 18:212 - 217 (3)

-- Aug 20, 1876
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: Youthful Experiences - Preaching Without Purse and Scrip - Individual Testimony Abundant and Satisfactory - Joseph Smith: not An Impostor - His Promises Fulfilled - Form of Church Organization Imperative - Its Restoration in Prophecy and Fact, JD 18:264 - 271 (3)

-- Aug 26, 1876
[Sermon] Orson Pratt: Prophecies of Joseph Smith: and Their Literal Fulfillment - The Rise of the Church and the Gathering - Martyrdom of the Saints and Flight of the Church to the Rocky Mountains - The Great United States Rebellion - The Gospel to Be Preached to the Gentiles; Then to the Jews - Plagues of the Last Days - Millennial Reign, JD 18:222 - 229 (3)

-- Aug 28, 1876
[Lucy Mack Smith] Sophronia Smith Stoddard McCleary dies, leaving no descendants, near Colchester, Illinois. (4)

-- Sep 17, 1876
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Personal Revelation the Basis of Personal Knowledge - Philosophic View of Creation - Apostasy Involves Disorganization and Return to Primitive Element - One Man Power, JD 18:230 - 235 (3)

[Sermon] George Q. Cannon: Visit to Sabbath Schools - Reflections on the Course We Pursue - Common Blessings Sometimes Undervalued - The Gospel Guarantees Its Own Testimony - Apostasy Rather An Evidence of Health, Than a Symptom of Disease - Testimony, JD 18:250 - 256 (3)

-- Oct 6, 1876
[Sermon] Lorenzo Snow: Apostolical Succession and Responsibility - Social Position Affords No Release From Responsibility - If the Office Does not Honor a Man, He is Called to Honor the Office - Man's Future, Dependent on Integrity Here, JD 18:298 - 302 (3)

-- Oct 8, 1876 - 29 August 1877
[1st Presidency Changes] Brigham Young John Willard Young Daniel H. Wells Joseph F. Smith (Counselor) George Q. Cannon (Assistant Counselor) Brigham Young, Jr. (Assistant Counselor) Lorenzo Snow (Assistant Counselor) Albert Carrington (Assistant Counselor) John Willard Young called as First Counselor (5)

-- Oct 8, 1876
[Sermon] Brigham Young: Philosophy of Man Upon The Earth - The Great and Grand Secret of Salvation - Are We One - Nature of Stewardship - Increase of Temples - Hear Ye, Mothers, JD 18:257 - 264 (3)

LDS History, Sep 9, 1875

-- Sep 9, 1875
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Uses shorthand to report sermons by apostles Erastus Snow and George Q. Cannon delivered at the Salt Lake tabernacle. (1)

-- Sep 16, 1875
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Uses shorthand to report sermons by apostles Erastus Snow and George Q. Cannon delivered at the Salt Lake tabernacle. (1)

-- Sep 23, 1875
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Uses shorthand to report sermons by apostles Erastus Snow and George Q. Cannon delivered at the Salt Lake tabernacle. (1)

-- Oct 03, 1875
[U.S. Religious History] Hebrew Union College was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio under the auspices of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise. It was the first Jewish college in America to train men to become rabbis. (2)

-- Oct 9, 1875
Salt Lake Tabernacle dedicated. (3)

-- Oct 16, 1875
Brigham Young Academy organized, Provo, UT, first Church academy. [See Academies.] (4)

Brigham Young Academy founded in Provo, Utah. (3)

-- Dec 13, 1875
Sister Lucy Brimhall who later became one of the first single sister missionaries in the Church is born. Lucy and her companion Amanda Knight were set apart to serve in the British Mission on 1 April 1898. (5)

-- 1875
Church Membership at end of year: 107,167
New Converts : 3,251
Percent Change from previous year: 3.13% (6)

-- During 1875-80
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Serves as bishop of Seventeenth Ward in Salt Lake City. (7)

-- During ca. 1875-77
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Works as secretary to John W. Young, a railroad contractor, in both Salt Lake City and New York City. (1)

-- During 1875
[Deseret] Holy Cross Sisters open Holy Cross Hospital their first hospital in the U. S. (8)

-- Jul 14, 1876
Sidney Rigdon died at Friendship, New York. (3)

Footnotes:
1 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
2 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
3 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
7 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
8 - History to Go, Mining and Railroad, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/miningandrailroad.html
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Jun 10, 1875

-- Jun 10, 1875
Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association organized. (1)

Young Mens Mutual Improvement Association organized, forerunner of Young Men program. (2)

[Heber J. Grant] Accepts a call to serve in the presidency of the Salt Lake City 13th Ward Young Mens Mutual Improvement Association. (3)

-- Jul 10, 1875
Martin Harris, one of Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, d. Clarkston, Cache Co., UT, age 92. (4)

Martin Harris died in Clarkston, Utah. (1)

-- Jul 29, 1875
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Uses shorthand to report sermon by John Taylor delivered at the Salt Lake tabernacle. (5)

-- Aug 5, 1875
Joseph Angell Young dies. He had never been a member of the First Presidency and was never added to the Quorum of the Twelve. (6)

-- During 1875 August
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Returns to Salt Lake City because of his father's illness. (7)

-- Sep 1, 1875 - 8 October 1876
[1st Presidency Changes] Brigham Young Daniel H. Wells Joseph F. Smith (Counselor) John Willard Young (Assistant Counselor) George Q. Cannon (Assistant Counselor) Brigham Young, Jr. (Assistant Counselor) Lorenzo Snow (Assistant Counselor) Albert Carrington (Assistant Counselor) Death of George A. Smith (8)

-- Sep 1, 1875
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Father dies at age fifty-eight. (7)

[Lucy Mack Smith] George A. Smith dies at Salt Lake City. (9)

[Quorum of the Twelve] George A. Smith dies. (6)

-- Sep 2, 1875
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Attends funeral service of Brigham Young; at cemetery uses shorthand to record dedicatory prayer by Wilford Woodruff. (5)

Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Heber J. Grant, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
6 - 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)
7 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
8 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
9 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Jun 23, 1874

-- Jun 23, 1874
[Utah Statehood] the Poland Act passed both houses of Congress. It became the legal basis for prosecuting Mormon polygamists throughout the ensuing decade. The act gave district courts, controlled by federal appointees, jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases and limited the probate courts, controlled by Mormons, to cases involving estates, guardianships, or divorce. (1)

-- Jun 26, 1874
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Set apart for mission to Great Britain by church president John Taylor. (2)

-- During 1874 June
Non-Mormon Liberal Party members in Tooele County, Utah gain control of the county government, beginning the first government run by non-Mormons in Utah. They whimsically rename the county "The Republic of Tooele". The federally appointed governor and courts uphold the election, refusing to examine charges by the Mormon People's Party that many voters had voted illegally without satisfying voter requirements. (3)

-- Jul 24, 1874
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Arrives in Liverpool to start mission. (2)

-- 1874 Winter
United orders inaugurated. (4)

-- 1874
Church Membership at end of year: 103,916
New Converts : 2,378
Percent Change from previous year: 2.34% (5)

-- During 1874-75
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Active member of Wasatch Literary Association. (6)

-- During 1874-1875, 1877
[Joseph F. Smith] Two terms as president of the European Mission. (7)

-- During 1874-1877
[Periodicals] Utah Skandinav; Local Danish groups (DANISH News Paper) (8)

-- Mar 7, 1875
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Ordained a Seventy by his father, Hiram B. Clawson. (6)

-- Apr 10, 1875
[Quorum of the Twelve] Orson Hyde and Orson Pratt are moved down in seniority in the Quorum due to earlier apostasy, putting them in the places they would be had they entered the Quorum at the time of their reinstatements. John Taylor becomes President of the Quorum. (9)

-- During 1875 May-June
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Tours Europe with mission president Joseph F. Smith, his cousin. (2)

-- Jun 10, 1875
Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association organized, forerunner of Young Men program. (10)

Footnotes:
1 - Thatcher, Linda, History to Go, Statehood Chronology, http://www.onlineutah.com/statehoodchronology.shtml
2 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
3 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
4 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
8 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
9 - 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)
10 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Jun 04, 1873

-- Jun 04, 1873
[U.S. Religious History] Charles F. Parham was born. Parham was an early leader amon charismatic Christians in America and, in 1898, he founded the Bible training school in Topeka, Kansas, where the American Pentecostal movement started in 1901. (1)

-- Jun 18, 1873
President Smith arrived in Salt Lake City. (2)

-- Jul 4, 1873
[Mormon Tabernacle Choir] The first Mormon Tabernacle concert is presented in the Tabernacle. (3)

-- Sep 8, 1873
[David O McKay] Born in Huntsville, Utah, to David McKay and Jennette Evans McKay. (4)

David O. McKay (1873-1970) b. Huntsville, UT. (5)

David O. McKay born in Huntsville, Utah. (6)

-- 1873
Church Membership at end of year: 101,538
New Converts : 3,386
Percent Change from previous year: 3.45% (7)

[Deseret] Poland Act passed in Congress making it legal to prosecute Mormon for practicing polygamy. (8)

-- During 1873-1874, Winter
United Orders movement established under direction of President Brigham Young. (5)

-- During 1873-1874
[Periodicals] Utah Posten; Local Danish-Norwegian groups (DANISH News Paper) (9)

-- May 9, 1874 - 1 September 1875
[1st Presidency Changes] Brigham Young George A. Smith Daniel H. Wells Joseph F. Smith (Counselor) John Willard Young (Assistant Counselor) George Q. Cannon (Assistant Counselor) Brigham Young, Jr. (Assistant Counselor) Lorenzo Snow (Assistant Counselor) Albert Carrington (Assistant Counselor)) Titles of all additional counselors (except Joseph F. Smith) changed from Counselor to Assistant Counselor (10)

-- May 9, 1874
[Quorum of the Twelve] George Q. Cannon set apart Assistant Counselor to President Brigham Young. Albert Carrington set apart Counselor to President Brigham Young. (11)

-- Jun 23, 1874
Poland Act became law, forcing Mormon polygamists to be tried by federal courts. (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
2 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O McKay, Salt Lake City, Utah
5 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
6 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
7 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
8 - History to Go, Mining and Railroad, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/miningandrailroad.html
9 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
10 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
11 - 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
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, 1872, June

-- During 1872, June
First issue of Woman's Exponent published, Salt Lake City, Utah. (1)

-- During 1872 June
Woman's Exponent began publication. (2)

-- Sep 3, 1872
Ground was dedicated and broken for the Salt Lake City water works. (3)

-- Oct 14, 1872
President G. A. Smith and others left Salt Lake City on their Palestine tour. (3)

-- 1872
Church Membership at end of year: 98,152
New Converts : 2,556
Percent Change from previous year: 2.67% (4)

[Apostle John Henry Smith] Assistant clerk of territorial legislature and of constitutional convention. (5)

[Deseret] The Utah Bar admitted its first two women Phoebe Couzins and Georgianna Snow. (6)

-- During 1872-1914
[Periodicals] Woman's Exponent; Louisa Lula Green Salt Lake City, Utah Relief Society (Periodical) (7)

-- During 1872
[Utah Statehood] A new attempt to achieve statehood began on January 31, 1872, when the legislature passed a joint resolution calling for the election of delegates to a constitutional convention. The convention opened on February 19 in City Hall in Salt Lake City, and by March 2 had adopted a constitution and framed yet another memorial to Congress asking for the admission of Deseret into the Union. On April 2 the constitution was presented to Congress and referred to a committee that reported it adversely. Meanwhile, on March 18 the election provided for in the constitution was held. It was ratified by 25,160 votes in favor and 365 against--all for naught. It would be ten years before Utah made another serious drive for statehood. (8)

-- During 1873 Jan
[Utah] Ann Eliza Young (b.1844), one of the many wives of Mormon leader Brigham Young, revolted against the indignities and hypocrisy of polygamy. Her divorce was granted in January, 1875. (9)

-- Feb 24, 1873
President Smith and party arrived in Jerusalem. (3)

-- Apr 8, 1873 - 9 May 1874
[1st Presidency Changes] Brigham Young George A. Smith Daniel H. Wells Joseph F. Smith (Counselor) John Willard Young (Counselor) George Q. Cannon (Counselor) Brigham Young, Jr. (Counselor) Lorenzo Snow (Counselor) Albert Carrington (Counselor) John Willard Young, George Q. Cannon, Brigham Young, Jr., Lorenzo Snow, and Albert Carrington called as Counselors (10)

-- Apr 8, 1873
[Quorum of the Twelve] Brigham Young, Jr., Albert Carrington,John Willard Young and George Q. Cannon set apart as Counselors to President Brigham Young. (11)

Footnotes:
1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
6 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
7 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
8 - Thatcher, Linda, History to Go, Statehood Chronology, http://www.onlineutah.com/statehoodchronology.shtml
9 - Ratnikas, Algis, TimelinesDb, http://www.timelinesdb.com/listevents.php?subjid=201title=Utah
10 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
11 - 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
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, May 1, 1871

-- May 1, 1871
Ground was first broken for the Utah Southern Railroad. (1)

-- Jun 30, 1871
Acting-Governor of Utah, George A. Black, issued a proclamation forbidding any of the militia of the Territory to assemble for the purpose of celebrating the ninety-fifth anniversary of American Independence. (1)

-- During 1871 September
President Brigham Young is indicted for adultery due to his plural marriages. (2)

-- Oct 02, 1871
[U.S. Religious History] Brigham Young, Mormon leader, was arrested for bigamy. (3)

-- Oct 10, 1871
President B. Young was arrested by U.S. Marshal on an indictment founded on a charge of "lascivious cohabitation." (1)

-- Nov 9, 1871
The St. George Utah Temple is announced. Simultaneously, the dedication and groundbreaking ceremonies are held by Brigham Young. (2)

-- 1871
Church Membership at end of year: 95,596
New Converts : 5,466
Percent Change from previous year: 6.06% (4)

[Deseret] John Wesley Powell names a butte, valley, and Green River crossing for Gunnison when he passes through the region. (5)

-- During 1871-1873
[Deseret] Kanab serves as John Wesley Powell's field headquarters during his second expedition, which yielded several important maps and photographs of the Colorado Plateau. (5)

-- During 1871
[Deseret] Dedication of First Catholic Church in Utah (St. Mary Madeleine). (6)

In Utah the Mormon temple in St. George was completed. This was the 3rd Mormon temple to be built in the US and the first one in Utah. (7)

-- Jan 2, 1872-25 April
Brigham Young placed under house arrest for bigamy; never brought to trial. (8)

-- Jun 1, 1872
The first number of the "Woman's Exponent" was issued in Salt Lake City. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
2 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
3 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
4 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
5 - History to Go, Trappers, Traders and Explorers, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/trapperstradersandexplorers.html
6 - History to Go, Mining and Railroad, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/miningandrailroad.html
7 - Ratnikas, Algis, TimelinesDb, http://www.timelinesdb.com/listevents.php?subjid=201title=Utah
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
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Apr 27, 1870

-- Apr 27, 1870
An abandoned child was left at the door of Mrs -- The first circumstance of the kind known in Salt Lake City. (1)

-- Jun 26, 1870
[U.S. Religious History] Under the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, Congress officially declared Christmas to be a national holiday. (2)

-- Jul 3, 1870
[Quorum of the Twelve] Albert Carrington ordained. (3)

-- Aug 12, 1870
A discussion commenced, in Salt Lake City, between Professor O. Pratt and Dr. J P. Newman, chaplain of the U. S. Senate. Question. "Does the Bible sanction polygamy?" (1)

-- Aug 30, 1870
Martin Harris (age 88) arrived in Salt Lake City and bore Testimony to truth of Book of Mormon at General Conference. (4)

Martin Harris arrived in Salt Lake City and testified at general conference. (5)

-- Sep 15, 1870
Gov. J. W. Shafer issued a proclamation, forbidding the assembly of the militia of Utah Territory for any purpose except by his orders. (1)

-- 1870
Church Membership at end of year: 90,130
New Converts : 1,698
Percent Change from previous year: 1.92% (6)

-- During ca. 1870
[Apostle Rudger Clawson] Plays the part of a robber in a play entitled "The Robbers of the Rocky Mountains" at the Salt Lake Theatre. (7)

-- During 1870
[Deseret] Utah Territory enfranchises women. (8)

The Liberal Party organizes to oppose The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The People's Party organizes to support the church and oppose the Liberal Party shortly afterwards. Until this point, politics was run by the church almost exclusively, since the vast majority of citizens were members in the church. (9)

Women's Suffrage is rewarded with another victory, as the Utah Territory follows the Wyoming Territory's lead in giving the right to vote to women. It remains in effect until 1887, when it is banned by federal legislation. This was pushed by the People's Party because there were only a few non-Mormon women in the state. This gave the People's Party an overwhelming advantage at the polls. (9)

[Utah Statehood] Gentiles and dissident Mormons organized the Liberal party in Utah in February 1870. Until the formation of national parties in the territory the Liberal party and the People's party of the Mormons would frame political debate in Utah along religious lines. (10)

Footnotes:
1 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
2 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
3 - 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)
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
7 - Larsen, Stan (editor), A Ministry of Meetings:The Apostolic Diaries of Rudger Clawson, Significant Mormon Diaries Series No. 6, A Rudger Clawson Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City 1993
8 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
9 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
10 - Thatcher, Linda, History to Go, Statehood Chronology, http://www.onlineutah.com/statehoodchronology.shtml
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, 1869

-- During 1869
[Deseret] President Grant directs Union Pacific and Central Pacific to set a meeting point. After an all night meeting, General Grenville Dodge of Union Pacific and Collis P. Huntington of Central Pacific agree to join tracks at Promontory Summit. (1)

[Deseret] Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet on May 10 at Promontory. (1)

[Deseret] Union Pacific track reaches Ogden (1)

-- During 1869-
[Periodicals] Der Stern; German Mission Zurich, Bern, and (Unified 1967) Basel, Switzerland Frankfurt, Germany GERMAN (Periodical) (2)

-- During 1869
[Utah Statehood] Completion of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory, Utah, on May 10 ended Utah's isolation and ushered in an era of increased Mormon-gentile hostility. (3)

-- Jan 1, 1870
First issue of Mormon Tribune (later the Salt Lake Tribune). (4)

-- Jan 10, 1870
The last rail of the Utah Central Railroad was laid. (5)

-- Jan 13, 1870
General mass meeting of the ladies of Salt Lake City, to protest against the passage of the Cullom bill. (5)

-- Feb 12, 1870
Woman suffrage granted by Utah Territorial legislature. (4)

"An act conferring the elective franchise upon women," became a law of Utah Territory. (5)

-- During 1870 February
Liberal Party organized, which represented anti-Mormon interests in Utah Territory; it was opposed by the People's Party, representing the Church's point of view. (4)

-- Apr 4, 1870
George Albert Smith (1870-1951) b. Salt Lake City. (6)

George Albert Smith born in Salt Lake City. (4)

Footnotes:
1 - History to Go, Mining and Railroad, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/miningandrailroad.html
2 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
3 - Thatcher, Linda, History to Go, Statehood Chronology, http://www.onlineutah.com/statehoodchronology.shtml
4 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
6 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, May 10, 1869

-- May 10, 1869
Transcontinental Railroad completed at Promontory Point, Utah. (1)

The First Transcontinental Railroad is completed at Promontory Summit, north of the Great Salt Lake. The railroad brings increasing numbers of non-Mormons into the state, and several influential non-Mormon businessmen would make fortunes in the territory. (2)

-- Jun 25, 1869
First Saints to immigrate completely by railroad from the East arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. (1)

-- Sep 3, 1869
[Quorum of the Twelve] Ezra T. Benson dies. (3)

-- Nov 28, 1869
Young Ladies' Retrenchment Association organized by Brigham Young, forerunner of modern Young Women organization. (4)

Young Women program initiated under the title Young Ladies' Retrenchment Association. (1)

Young Ladies Retrenchment Association organized, forerunner of Young Women program. (5)

-- 1869
Church Membership at end of year: 88,432
New Converts : 3,810
Percent Change from previous year: 4.50% (6)

-- During 1869 December
Godbeite movement began. (1)

-- During 1869
[Brigham Young] The railroad comes to Utah. The Young Men and Young Women Mutual Improvement Associations are organized. (7)

[Deseret] John Wesley Powell explores the Colorado River. (8)

[Deseret] First non-Mormon church building in Utah (Church of the Samaritan) in Corinne is constructed. (9)

[Deseret] John Wesley Powell explores the Colorado River. (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
3 - 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)
4 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
6 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
7 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, Utah
8 - History to Go, Trappers, Traders and Explorers, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/trapperstradersandexplorers.html
9 - History to Go, Mining and Railroad, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/miningandrailroad.html
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Oct 7, 1868 - 8 April 1873

-- Oct 7, 1868 - 8 April 1873
[1st Presidency Changes] Brigham Young George A. Smith Daniel H. Wells Joseph F. Smith (Counselor) George A. Smith called as First Counselor (1)

-- Oct 7, 1868
[Quorum of the Twelve] George A. Smith set apart First Counselor to President Brigham Young. (2)

-- Oct 9, 1868
Brigham Young, Jr. sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. (He was previously ordained an apostle.) (2)

-- Oct 16, 1868
Co-operative Mercantile Institution was organized. B. Young, president. (3)

-- During 1868 October
Brigham Young, Jr., already an ordained apostle, is adopted into the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (4)

-- Dec 24, 1868
In the evening street lamps were first used in Salt Lake City. (3)

-- 1868
Church Membership at end of year: 84,622
New Converts : 3,498
Percent Change from previous year: 4.31% (5)

[Deseret] The name Great Salt Lake City was changed to Salt Lake City. (6)

[Deseret] Zions Mercantile Cooperative Institution formed as first United States department store. (7)

-- During 1868-70
[John Taylor] Serves as Probate Judge of Utah County. (8)

-- Mar 1, 1869
Zion's Cooperative Mercantile Institution (ZCMI), a cooperative business system, began in Salt Lake City. (9)

ZCMI opened for business. (10)

-- May 10, 1869
Great Pacific Railroad completed by junction of Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads, Promontory Summit, UT. (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
2 - 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)
3 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
4 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
5 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
6 - History to Go, Pioneers and Cowboys, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/pioneersandcowboys.html
7 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah
9 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
10 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Mar 15, 1868

-- Mar 15, 1868
A company was partially organized for building a railroad between Ogden and Salt Lake City. (1)

-- Apr 06, 1868
[U.S. Religious History] Mormon leader Brigham Young married his 27th and final wife. (2)

-- May 9, 1868
The last rail was laid connecting the U. P. and C.P. railroads, thus completing the first railroad across the continent. (1)

-- May 17, 1868
The first ground was broken for the Utah Central Railroad. (1)

-- During May 1868
[Heber C. Kimball] Thrown from wagon by lunging horse in Provo. (3)

-- Jun 11, 1868
[Heber C. Kimball] Suffers paralytic stroke in Salt Lake City. (3)

-- Jun 19, 1868
--Ground was broken in Weber Canyon, on the U. P. Railroad. (1)

-- Jun 22, 1868 - 7 October 1868
[1st Presidency Changes] Brigham Young Daniel H. Wells Joseph F. Smith (Counselor) Death of Heber C. Kimball (4)

-- Jun 22, 1868
[Heber C. Kimball] Dies of a subdural hematoma. (3)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Heber C. Kimball dies. (5)

-- Jun 24, 1868
[Heber C. Kimball] Funeral in Salt Lake Tabernacle. Buried in family graveyard on today's Gordon Place in Salt Lake City. (3)

-- Jun 25, 1868
The flint company of Latter-day Saint emigrants reached Ogden, per U. P. R. R. (1)

-- Sep 25, 1868
Last wagon train of pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. (6)

Footnotes:
1 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
2 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
3 - Kimball, Stanley B. (editor), On the Potter's Wheel: The Diaries of Heber C. Kimball, Chronology, Signature Books in association with Smith Research Associates, Salt Lake City, 1987
4 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
5 - 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)
6 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Oct 6, 1867

-- Oct 6, 1867
First general conference in the new Tabernacle. (1)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Amasa M. Lyman deprived of apostleship. He was excommunicated on May 12, 1870. (2)

-- Oct 8, 1867
[Joseph F. Smith] Set apart as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (3)

Joseph F. Smith was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. (He was previously ordained an apostle.) (2)

-- During October 1867
[Mormon Tabernacle Choir] The present dome-roofed Tabernacle is completed, including a new a larger organ. (4)

-- Dec 8, 1867
Relief Society program reemphasized by President Brigham Young, under President Eliza R. Snow. (5)

Relief Society reestablished with Eliza R. Snow as president. (1)

Relief Society reorganized under the direction of President Brigham Young. (6)

-- 1867
Church Membership at end of year: 81,124
New Converts : 3,240
Percent Change from previous year: 4.16% (7)

[Brigham Young] The Tabernacle is completed. Reorganizes the Relief Society. (8)

The Deseret Telegraph Company was organized. (9)

[Utah Statehood] In January 1867 the legislature petitioned Congress to repeal the Morrill Act and, in the words of LDS historian Andrew Jenson, "prayed for admission into the Union as a State." Neither objective was achieved. (10)

-- Mar 8, 1868
U. S. Land Office opened in Salt Lake City. (9)

Footnotes:
1 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
2 - 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)
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newsroom, http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=036eb2987ff92110VgnVCM100000176f620aRCRDvgnextchannel=9ae411154963d010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD
5 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Chronology of Church History, http://scriptures.lds.org/chchrono/contents
7 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
8 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, Salt Lake City, Utah
9 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
10 - Thatcher, Linda, History to Go, Statehood Chronology, http://www.onlineutah.com/statehoodchronology.shtml
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Jul 1, 1866 - 22 June 1868

-- Jul 1, 1866 - 22 June 1868
[1st Presidency Changes] Brigham Young Heber C. Kimball Daniel H. Wells Joseph F. Smith (Counselor) Joseph F. Smith called as Counselor (1)

-- Jul 1, 1866
Joseph F. Smith, son of Hyrum Smith, is ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (2)

[Joseph F. Smith] Ordained an Apostle and Counselor to the First Presidency. (3)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Joseph F. Smith ordained and simultaneously set apart Counselor to President Brigham Young. (4)

-- Sep 11, 1866
[Lucy Mack Smith] Elias and George A. Smith have the first of five more meetings (the last is 21 September) revising Lucy's history. Apparently no more work is done after this point. (5)

-- Oct 20, 1866
[Apostle John Henry Smith] Marries Sarah Farr, daughter of Lorin Farr, Ogden church and civic leader. (6)

-- 1866
Church Membership at end of year: 77,884
New Converts : 1,113
Percent Change from previous year: 1.45% (7)

The first message was sent on December 1 by the Deseret State Telegraph was completed running from Logan in the north to St. George in the southern part of Utah. (8)

[OREGON TRAIL] For twenty five years, as many as 650,000 people may have pulled up stakes and headed for the farms and gold fields of the West. No accurate records exist of traffic on the great overland trails of that era, and some believe the figure may have been as low as 250,000 people. However, estimates have been slowly creeping upwards over the years, and it now seems that something like half a million people headed west from the 1840s through the Civil War. It is generally agreed that Oregon was the destination for about a third of the emigrants, California for another third, and the remainder were bound for Utah, Colorado, and Montana. This was the last of the so-called Great Migrations. It lasted until the coming of the railroads. (9)

[OREGON TRAIL] Some of the heaviest traffic since the California Gold Rush, but many emigrants are bound for Montana via the Bozeman Trail. 20,000 in '64 and 25,000 in '65 and '66 travel the Trails despite Sioux uprisings at several points along the way. (9)

-- During 1866-1970
[Periodicals] Juvenile Instructor; George Q. Cannon Salt Lake City, Utah (Changed to The Sunday School Instructor 1929) (Periodical) (10)

-- Aug 18, 1867
[Lucy Mack Smith] Daniel H. Wells in a sermon in the tabernacle calls William "a poor, miserable hypocrite." (5)

-- Oct 6, 1867
First General Conference held in new Tabernacle, Salt Lake City. (11)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
2 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
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)
5 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
6 - White, Jean Bickmore, Church, State, and Politics, p.xviii, A John Henry Smith Chronology
7 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
8 - History to Go, Pioneers and Cowboys, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/pioneersandcowboys.html
9 - Clackamas Heritage Partners, http://www.historicoregoncity.org/HOC/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=107Itemid=75
10 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol.4, Appendix 3: Church Periodicals
11 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Sep 17, 1865

-- Sep 17, 1865
[Lucy Mack Smith] Wilford Woodruff in a sermon announces that all of Joseph Smith's family died as martyrs, then, remembering that William was still alive, pronounced him not "fit to live or die." (1)

-- 1865
Church Membership at end of year: 76,771
New Converts : 2,423
Percent Change from previous year: 3.26% (2)

[Deseret] -1868 Ute Black Hawk War last major Indian conflict in Utah. (3)

-- During 1865-1869
[Deseret] Ute Black Hawk War takes place--the last major Indian conflict in Utah. (4)

-- During 1865
Utah's Black Hawk War, the deadliest conflict in the territory's history, occurs as the three armies- LDS, Indian, and Federal - fight among one another. (5)

-- During 1865-66
[Joseph F. Smith] Member of territorial legislature; also 1867-70, 1872, 1874, 1880, 1882. (6)

-- During 1865
[OREGON TRAIL] Some of the heaviest traffic since the California Gold Rush, but many emigrants are bound for Montana via the Bozeman Trail. 20,000 in '64 and 25,000 in '65 and '66 travel the Trails despite Sioux uprisings at several points along the way. (7)

-- Jan 1, 1866
Juvenile Instructor began publication. (8)

The first number of the "Juvenile Instructor" was issued in Salt Lake City. (9)

-- Feb 04, 1866
[U.S. Religious History] Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science, allegedly cures her injuries by opening a Bible. (10)

-- Apr 22, 1866
[Lucy Mack Smith] Brigham Young again instructs Wilford Woodruff to have George A. and Elias Smith correct Lucy's history. (1)

-- Apr 30, 1866
[Lucy Mack Smith] Elias Smith meets with George A. Smith and Brigham Young in Young's office. (1)

-- May 2, 1866
[Lucy Mack Smith] Elias Smith meets with George A. Smith in the Church Historian's office for the first of several sessions on revising Lucy's history. These sessions end on May 29. (1)

Footnotes:
1 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
2 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
3 - History to Go, Trappers, Traders and Explorers, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/trapperstradersandexplorers.html
4 - History to Go, Pioneers and Cowboys, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/pioneersandcowboys.html
5 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
6 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
7 - Clackamas Heritage Partners, http://www.historicoregoncity.org/HOC/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=107Itemid=75
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
9 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
10 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Nov 1, 1864

-- Nov 1, 1864
The Netherlands Mission is organised on this day. (1)

-- 1864
Church Membership at end of year: 74,348
New Converts : 2,578
Percent Change from previous year: 3.59% (2)

[Deseret] Isabella and Julius Brooks and their children were the first Jewish family to settle in pioneer Utah. (3)

-- During 1864-1867
[Deseret] The Salt Lake Mormon Tabernacle was built. (3)

-- During 1864
Valuable ores are discovered in Tooele County, Utah, sparking a rush of new, non-Mormon immigrants to Utah. (4)

[Joseph F. Smith] Special mission to Hawaii with Elders Ezra T. Benson and Lorenzo Snow. (5)

-- Apr 9, 1865
Beginning of four-year Black Hawk War. (7)

-- May 8, 1865
[Lucy Mack Smith] Brigham Young speaks at Wellsville, Cache County, ordering members to send him their copies of Biographical Sketches, which he terms "a tissue of lies," so they can be destroyed. (8)

-- Jun 13, 1865
[Lucy Mack Smith] Martha Jane Coray writes to Brigham Young at his request explaining her role in Lucy's project. (8)

-- Jun 21, 1865
[Lucy Mack Smith] Brigham Young in Salt Lake City gives a slightly modified version of his Wellsville sermon against Biographical Sketches. (8)

-- Jul 23, 1865
[Lucy Mack Smith] The First Presidency and Twelve issue a statement condemning Biographical Sketches "for its inaccuracy." (8)

-- Aug 23, 1865
[Lucy Mack Smith] The First Presidency and Twelve issue Brigham Young's address; as a signed epistle, it is published in the Deseret News. The Millennial Star reprints it on 21 October 1865; and Brigham Young Jr., British Mission president, orders a roundup of the book. (8)

Footnotes:
1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
2 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
3 - History to Go, Pioneers and Cowboys, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/pioneersandcowboys.html
4 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
5 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
6 - Clackamas Heritage Partners, http://www.historicoregoncity.org/HOC/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=107Itemid=75
7 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
8 - Anderson, Lavina Fielding, Editor, Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, 2001, Signature Books
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, 1863

-- 1863
Church Membership at end of year: 71,770
New Converts : 2,990
Percent Change from previous year: 4.35% (1)

[Deseret] Discovery of silver and lead in Bingham Canyon. (2)

[Deseret] More than 250 Shoshone Indians are killed by the U.S. Army near Logan, Utah in the Bear River Massacre. (3)

[Deseret] Silver and lead are discovered in Bingham Canyon. (4)

The Deseret Academy of Arts, an institution composed principally of artists was formed in Great Salt Lake. The purpose of the Society was to promote the various branches of fine arts, the establishment of a public school and museum of art and design. (4)

[Deseret] Dry farming, as a type of commercial agriculture, begins in Utah. (5)

Col. P. E. Connor defeated a band of the Shoshone Indians, near Bear river. (6)

[OREGON TRAIL] The removal of troops from the western frontier to fight in the Civil War drops emigration to 5000 in '61 and '62, and 10,000 in '63 after word of gold strikes in Montana filters back east. The Pony Express goes bankrupt following the completion of transcontinental telegraph lines. Pony Express owner Ben Holladay extends his stage company to Oregon. (7)

-- Feb 4, 1864
Brigham Young, Jr. is ordained an apostle by President Brigham Young. It is not until four years later that he becomes a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (8)

[Quorum of the Twelve] Brigham Young, Jr. ordained an apostle, but not a member of the Quorum.
John Willard Young ordained an apostle, but not a member of the Quorum. (Set apart as counselor to Brigham Young in 1867, and to Twelve in 1877.)
Joseph Angell Young ordained an apostle, but not a member of the Quorum. (9)

-- Apr 10, 1864
Moves were made for building a telegraph line in Utah. (6)

-- Apr 22, 1864
[U.S. Religious History] The motto "In God We Trust" first appeared on U.S. coins - specifically, the a bronze two-cent piece issued during the American Civil War. (10)

-- Jul 26, 1864
Cornerstone laid for Salt Lake Tabernacle. (11)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
2 - History to Go, Mining and Railroad, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/miningandrailroad.html
3 - Legends of America, Old West Timeline, http://www.legendsofamerica.com/WE-TimeLine2.html
4 - History to Go, Pioneers and Cowboys, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/pioneersandcowboys.html
5 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
6 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
7 - Clackamas Heritage Partners, http://www.historicoregoncity.org/HOC/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=107Itemid=75
8 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
9 - 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)
10 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
11 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, Oct 24, 1862

-- Oct 24, 1862
Camp Douglas, near Salt Lake City, was located by Col. P. E. Connor. (1)

-- Nov 19, 1862
[U.S. Religious History] The famous American evangelist Billy Sunday was born. (2)

-- 1862
Church Membership at end of year: 68,780
New Converts : 2,569
Percent Change from previous year: 3.88% (3)

[Deseret] Gravedigger Jean Baptiste was arrested and sent to jail for robbing some 300 graves. Mobs gathered at the jail, threatening to lynch him so the justice department exiled him to Fremont Island. (4)

On July 4 the Deseret Union Cricket Club and the Eleventh Ward Cricket Club played the first cricket game in Utah at Union Square. (4)

The first concert of the Deseret Musical Association was given on December 9 in the Tabernacle. (4)

[Deseret] The first performance in the Salt Lake Theatre was held on March 8. (4)

Patrick E. Connor arrives in Utah with California recruits to represent the federal government as they had been pulled out of Utah due to the American Civil War. He establishes Fort Douglas and encourages his men to find valuable ores so that miners are enticed to settle in Utah to offset the Mormon population. (5)

-- During 1862-1863
[Periodicals] Die Reform; John L. Smith Geneva, Switzerland der Heiligen der Letzten Tage GERMAN (Periodical) (7)

-- Jan 29, 1863
[Deseret] Colonel Patrick E. Connor, with about 200 troops, defeated a band of Shoshone Indians on the Bear River (now known as the Bear River Massacre). (4)

-- Mar 3, 1863
Great mass meeting held in the Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, to protest against the infamous course of U. S. officials. (1)

-- During Aug. 1863
[Lucy Mack Smith] The first RLDS missionaries come to Utah. Alexander, David, and Joseph III make periodic preaching tours between 1866 and 1876. Brigham Young responds with slurs about them and their mother. RLDS proselyting efforts in Utah stop in 1890; at that point, 3,000 have been baptized. (8)

LDS History, 1861

-- During 1861
[Deseret] First telegraph poles planted on Salt Lake's main street. (1)

[Deseret] Mark Twain learned about the Great Salt Lake Desert by riding across it in an overland stagecoach in 1861. In a desolate area west of Eureka in Juab County stands a little log cabin called the "Mark Twain Cabin." Here he paused to recuperate on his journey to Nevada and California. (1)

[Deseret] On October 18 the Overland Telegraph line was completed and joined in Telegraph joins in Tooele County. (1)

-- During 1861-1862
[Deseret] Third movement for Statehood begins in December 1861. (1)

-- During 1861
[Deseret] -1862 Third movement for Statehood begins in December 1861. (2)

-- Mar 6, 1862
Salt Lake Theatre dedicated. (4)

-- Jul 1, 1862
[Utah] The US Congress outlawed polygamy for the 1st time. The Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act, signed by Pres. Lincoln, made polygamy illegal in American territories. It led to the prosecution of over 1300 Mormons. It also granted large tracts of public land to the states with the directive to sell for the support of institutions teaching the mechanical and agricultural arts. It also obligated state male university students to military training. The education initiative resulted in 68 land-grant colleges. (5)

-- Jul 8, 1862
[Deseret] the Morrill Act (an anti-bigamy law) was approved by President Lincoln. (1)

Morrill antibigamy bill became law, designed to prevent practice of Polygamy in U.S. territories. [See Anti-Polygamy Legislation.] (6)

U.S. president Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, the first federal anti-polygamy legislation. (4)

President Abraham Lincoln signs the Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act which not only bans plural marriage but limits church and non-profit ownership in the territories to $50,000. The measure has no funds allocated for enforcement, and President Lincoln's opinion is to leave the Mormons alone if they leave him alone. (7)

-- Sep 10, 1862
[U.S. Religious History] Rabbi Jacob Frankel became the first Jewish chaplain in the United States Army. (8)

Footnotes:
1 - History to Go, Pioneers and Cowboys, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/pioneersandcowboys.html
2 - History to Go, Statehood, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/statehood.html
3 - Clackamas Heritage Partners, http://www.historicoregoncity.org/HOC/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=107Itemid=75
4 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - Ratnikas, Algis, TimelinesDb, http://www.timelinesdb.com/listevents.php?subjid=201title=Utah
6 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
7 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
8 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/

LDS History, 1860

-- 1860
Church Membership at end of year: 61,082
New Converts : 4,044
Percent Change from previous year: 7.09% (1)

[Deseret] First paper mill brought to Utah. It was manufactured by Gavitt of Philadelphia. (2)

[Deseret] Sir Richard Burton visits Utah Territory in the summer of 1860. (2)

-- During 1860-1863
[Joseph F. Smith] Serves mission to Great Britain. (3)

-- During 1860
[OREGON TRAIL] 15,000 people escape the threat of Civil War by moving west. Silver strikes bring thousands to Nevada, including Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain). Russell, Majors, and Waddell begin the Pony Express from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Pony Express stops dot the Oregon Trail every fifteen miles; every other station is a stage stop. Sir Richard Burton, the English lecturer and explorer, visits Salt Lake City. (4)

-- Apr 23, 1861
First wagon trains sent from Salt Lake Valley with supplies to help bring immigrating Saints to Utah. (5)

Two hundred wagons, with four yoke of cattle each, carrying 15,000 pounds of flour, started for the Missouri river, to bring the poor of the Saints to Utah. (6)

-- Oct 18, 1861
Telegraph line reached Salt Lake City. (5)

President B. Young sent the first message over the overland wire to the U.S. (6)

-- Oct 24, 1861
The first telegram was sent to San Francisco. In the autumn of this year a large colony of Saints was sent to southern Utah. (6)

-- During 1861 October
The Transcontinental Telegraph is linked to Salt Lake City, Utah. Brigham Young and Abraham Lincoln are among the first to send messages with the new link. (7)

-- 1861
Church Membership at end of year: 66,211
New Converts : 5,129
Percent Change from previous year: 8.40% (1)

[Deseret] Crews working to complete a coast-to-coast telegraph line meet at Fort Bridger in Utah Territory. The first transcontinental telegram, transmitted from Sacramento to Washington, carries a message from the state's Chief Justice to President Lincoln. Completion of a transcontinental telegraph line signals the end for the Pony Express. (8)

Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Membership History, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_history
2 - History to Go, Pioneers and Cowboys, http://historytogo.utah.gov/timeline/pioneersandcowboys.html
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph F. Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
4 - Clackamas Heritage Partners, http://www.historicoregoncity.org/HOC/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=107Itemid=75
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
6 - Richards, Franklin Dewey and Little, James A., Compendium of the Doctrines of the Gospel, Church Chronology, Ch.66, p.306
7 - Wikipedia, 19th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
8 - Legends of America, Old West Timeline, http://www.legendsofamerica.com/WE-TimeLine2.html
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/