[Joseph Smith] Far West, Missouri. Joseph Smith wrote a letter to the presidency of the Church in Kirtland. (1)
-- 4 Apr. 1838
[Lucy Mack Smith] Sidney Rigdon and his family arrive at Far West. (2)
-- 11 April 1838 - 14 September 1840
[1st Presidency Changes] Joseph Smith, Jr. Sidney Rigdon (never ordained an apostle) Hyrum Smith Joseph Smith, Sr. (never ordained an apostle, Assistant Counselor) John Smith (never ordained an apostle, Assistant Counselor) Oliver Cowdery excommunicated (3)
-- 11-12 Apr. 1838
[Lucy Mack Smith] Oliver Cowdery is excommunicated by the Far West high council. (2)
-- 1838 12 April
Oliver Cowdery excommunicated. (4)
-- 1838 April 12
The High Council and bishopric in Far West vote to excommunicate Lyman E. Johnson, David Whitmer, and Oliver Cowdery. (5)
[Joseph Smith] Church council excommunicated Oliver Cowdery, Far West. (6)
-- 1838 13 April
David Whitmer excommunicated. (4)
-- 1838 April 13
Apostle Luke S. Johnson is excommunicated from the church after being disfellowhipped and returning for a short period. (5)
[Joseph Smith] Church council excommunicated David Whitmer and Lyman Johnson, Far West. (6)
-- 13 Apr. 1838
[Lucy Mack Smith] Charges are brought against David Whitmer, but he withdraws from the church. Luke and Lyman Johnson are excommunicated. (2)
-- April 13, 1838
[Quorum of the Twelve] Lyman E. Johnson and his brother, Luke S. Johnson excommunicated. (7)
-- 16 April 1838
[Temple] Far West Temple; Location: Far West, Missouri; Announcement: 16 April 1838; Notes: Site Dedicated. Cornerstones laid and dedicated 26 April 1839. Efforts discontinued in 1800s. (8)
Footnotes:
1 - BYU Studies Journal, volume 46, no. 4: A Chronology of the Life of Joseph Smith
2 - Lucy's Book: A Critical Edition of Lucy Mack Smith's Family Memoir, Edited by Lavina Fielding Anderson, 2001, Signature Books
3 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
4 - http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
5 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century_(Mormonism)
6 - Joseph Smith Papers: Chronology for the Years 1832-1839
7 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
8 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_temples_of_The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints#List_of_temples
Clair Barrus
