Warren A. Cowdery -- primary scribal author for this period. Writings used in assembling The History of the Church (often cited as HC) (originally entitled History of Joseph Smith; first published under the title History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; nicknamed Documentary History of the Church or DHC) (1)
-- During 1836-1840
George W. Robinson -- primary scribal author for this period. Writings used in assembling The History of the Church (often cited as HC) (originally entitled History of Joseph Smith; first published under the title History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; nicknamed Documentary History of the Church or DHC) (1)
-- During 1836-37
[John Taylor] Serves as the Churchs presiding officer in Canada. (2)
-- During 1836
[West] Independent Republic of Texas established. (3)
-- 1837 2 January
Kirtland Safety Society antibanking company formed. (4)
-- 2 Jan. 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] The first meeting of stockholders of the Kirtland Safety Society Anti-Banking Company is held to reorganize it from a banking society. Lucy and Joseph Sr. are among the stockholders. (5)
-- 1837, January 3
[Wilford Woodruff] Called to the First Quorum of the Seventy. (6)
-- January 6, 1837
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith gave instructions concerning a financial institution known as the Kirtland Safety Society, which were later published in the Church periodical Messenger and Advocate. (7)
-- 6 Jan. 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] The first Kirtland Safety Society banknotes begin circulating; redemption in specie stops 23 January. By 1 February the notes are discounted at one bit (12.5 cents) on the dollar. (5)
-- 1837 January 9
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland Safety Society Anti-Banking Company opened doors to public without state banking charter, Kirtland. (8)
-- During Jan.-Mar. 1837
[Lucy Mack Smith] The second edition (5,000 copies) of the Book of Mormon is published at Kirtland. (5)
-- February 10, 1837
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith signed Kirtland Safety Society Bank notes. (7)
-- February 19, 1837
[Joseph Smith] Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith addressed the Saints in the Kirtland Temple by the power of God. (7)
Footnotes:
1 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Church
2 - Teachings of Presidents of the Church: John Taylor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah
3 - http://www.mormonmiscellaneous.com/radioprogramblog/id8.html
4 - http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, Edited by Lavina Fielding Anderson, 2001, Signature Books
6 - Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Wilford Woodruff, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah
7 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
8 - Joseph Smith Papers: Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
Clair Barrus
