1835 (3 revelations)

DOCTRINE & COVENANTS

March 28 -Revelation in which various priesthood offices and powers were defined (D&C 107), was given at Kirtland, Ohio; although portions of this section were received March 28, historical records affirm some parts were received as early as November 1831.

Aug. 17 - Declaration of belief (D&C 134) regarding governments and laws in general, was adopted at a general assembly of the Church at Kirtland.

Other revelation received:

Dec. 26 -section 108, at Kirtland.

CHURCH HISTORY

January - School of the Elders (Prophets) commenced at Kirtland.

Feb. 14 - The Quorum of the Twelve was organized with the Three Witnesses choosing the members of the Twelve.

Feb. 28 - The First Quorum of the Seventy was organized.

July 3 - Michael H. Chandler exhibited in Kirtland four mummies, and some rolls of papyrus with hieroglyphics. Joseph Smith discovered one roll contained writings of Abraham; the other contained writings of Joseph, son of Jacob.

Aug. 17 - At a general assembly at Kirtland, the Book of Doctrine and Covenants was approved, and became a law of faith and practice to the Church.

Fall and winter - The Prophet worked on the Book of Abraham.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

July 8 - The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pa., cracked while tolling, following death of Chief Justice John Marshall.

1836 (4 revelations)

DOCTRINE & COVENANTS

Jan. 21 -In the Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith saw in a vision his brother Alvin in the celestial kingdom (D&C 137); doctrine of salvation for the dead was revealed.

March 27 -Prayer given by revelation (D&C 109) was offered at Kirtland Temple dedication.

April 3 -In Kirtland Temple, the Savior appeared in vision to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery; Moses, Elias, and Elijah also appeared in vision. (D&C 110.)

Other revelation received:

Aug. 6 -Section 111, in Salem, Mass.

CHURCH HISTORY

March 27 - Kirtland Temple was dedicated in midst of heavenly manifestations.

April - Elder Parley P. Pratt preached in Toronto and surrounding areas in Canada, where John Taylor, who later became third Church president, accepted the gospel, as did Joseph Fielding and his sisters, one of whom was Mary who married Hyrum Smith.

June 29 - Citizens in Clay County, Mo., petitioned saints to leave the area.

December -Latter-day Saints petitioned the governor of Missouri for a new county organization in what was then northern Ray County; the governor granted the petition, which resulted in the establishment of Caldwell County, Mo., where many saints subsequently built homes.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

Dec. 7 - Martin Van Buren was elected 8th U.S. president.

1837 (1 revelation)

DOCTRINE & COVENANTS

July 23 - Revelation (D&C 112) was given at Kirtland, Ohio, through Joseph Smith, stating that the Twelve Apostles were to "send the gospel and raise the warning voice to all nations and people" and to take up their cross, follow Jesus, and feed His sheep.

CHURCH HISTORY

January - A banking society was formed in Kirtland within the provisions of the laws of the state of Ohio; since the society had no charter, other banking institutions refused its notes.

June 13 - Several elders, including Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Willard Richards and Joseph Fielding, left Kirtland for a mission to the British Isles.

July 23 - Missionaries preached the first gospel sermons in Preston, England.

September - City of Far West was laid out and incorporated, was chosen as a central gathering place for the saints.

Dec. 10 - After returning from Far West, Mo., which was chosen as the central gathering place for the saints, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon discovered some brethren in Kirtland had united to install David Whitmer as the Church leader.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

February - Ships' captains were required to file reports on immigrants to U.S.

May 10 - Seven-year economic depression began; 618 banks failed.

June 20 - England's King William IV died; his 18-year-old daughter, Victoria, succeeded him on the throne.

1838 (8 revelations)

July 8 - In a revelation (D&C 118) received at Far West, Council of Twelve members were called on missions to Great Britain, and four others were called to fill vacancies in the Twelve.

July 8 - Revelation on law of tithing (D&C 119) was given at Far West.

Other revelations received:

March - Section 113, at Far West.

April 17 - Section 114, at Far West

April 26 - Section 115, at Far West.

May 19 - Section 116, Spring Hill, Daviess County, Mo.

July 8 - Sections 117, 120 at Far West.

CHURCH HISTORY

Oct. 25 - Apostle David W. Patten and Patrick O'Bannion were killed at the Battle of Crooked River, near Far West.

Oct. 27 - Gov. Lilburn W. Boggs issued the order for the state militia to "exterminate" or drive Mormons from Missouri.

Oct. 30 - Mob killed 17 saints at Haun's Mill, Mo.

Nov. 1 - Joseph Smith and others were sentenced at a court martial to be shot at Far West. Gen. Alexander W. Doniphan refused to carry out the order.

November - Approximately 50 LDS men taken as prisoners at Far West, arrived Nov. 12 at Richmond, Mo., for trial; 23 were released on Nov. 24; others were acquitted or released on bail Nov. 28; Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, Hyrum Smith and others were committed in Liberty, Clay County, Mo., for trial.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

May 17 - Pennsylvania Hall, where anti-slavery meetings were held, was burned by a pro-slavery mob.

1839 (3 revelations)

March 20 - While in Liberty Jail, the Prophet pleaded with the Lord regarding the suffering of the saints; the prayer and the Lord's response (Section 121) were recorded.

March - Lord's words (D&C 122) brought comfort to the Prophet in Liberty Jail.

March - In Liberty Jail, Prophet explained duty of saints (D&C 123) in relation to their persecutors.

CHURCH HISTORY

February - From Quincy, Ill., after forced from Far West by mobs, Brigham Young directed saints' exodus from Missouri to Illinois.

April 16 - During change of venue, sheriff allowed Prophet and four others to escape from Liberty Jail.

April - Joseph Smith arrived at Quincy, Ill., purchased property at Commerce, Ill., (later renamed and incorporated as the city of Nauvoo), where saints began to gather.

April 26 - The Twelve returned to Far West, Mo., from Illinois and met secretly at the temple site in fulfillment of prophecy recorded in D&C 118;

June - John Turley was first Latter-day Saint to build a house in Commerce.

Nov. 29 - In Washington, U.S. President Martin Van Buren expressed sympathy for the saints' losses in Missouri but told Joseph Smith and Elias Higbee he could do nothing for them.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

Feb. 20 - ct of Congress prohibited dueling in District of Columbia.

1840 - (No revelations recorded in D&C)

1841 (3 revelations)

DOCTRINE & COVENANTS

Jan. 19 - Revelation (D&C 124) received at Nauvoo, Ill., on several subjects, particularly building the Nauvoo Temple and receiving temple ordinances. Other revelations received:

March - Section 125, at Nauvoo.

July 9 -Section 126, at Nauvoo.

CHURCH HISTORY

February - John C. Bennett was elected Nauvoo mayor. Later, Joseph Smith was elected lieutenant general of Nauvoo Legion.

Oct. 24 - On a Sunday morning, Elder Orson Hyde of the Council of the Twelve climbed the Mount of Olives, from which he dedicated Palestine for the gathering of the seed of Judah.

Nov. 8 - The baptismal font in the Nauvoo Temple was dedicated. The first baptisms for the dead were performed Nov. 21 when President Brigham Young, Elders Heber C. Kimball and John Taylor baptized about 40 members for their dead. Before the font was constructed, the Lord granted the saints the privilege of performing the ordinance in the Mississippi River.

US. AND WORLD HISTORY

January - Britain proclaimed sovereignty over Hong Kong.

April 4 - illiam Henry Harrison died one month after he was inaugurated 9th U.S. president; he was succeeded by John Tyler.

1842 (2 revelations)

DOCTRINE & COVENANTS

Sept. 1 and 6 - Epistles written in Nauvoo (D&C 127-128) by Joseph Smith contained directions on baptism for the dead.

CHURCH HISTORY

March - Prophet's translation of Book of Abraham was prepared for publication.

March 1 - The "Wentworth Letter" - containing the Articles of Faith - was printed in imes and Seasons.

March 17 - The Female Relief Society of Nauvoo was organized.

May 4 - The Prophet gave instructions in priesthood orders and principles, inaugurating the temple endowment.

Aug. 6 - In Montrose, Iowa, Joseph Smith prophesied saints would be driven to Rocky Mountains.

Aug. 8-17 - When the Prophet and Orrin P. Rockwell were falsely arrested for wounding of Lilburn Boggs in Missouri, court of Nauvoo issued writ demanding they be brought before that court; marshal of Nauvoo released the prisoners.

Oct. 2 - Word came from Quincy, Ill., that Gov. Carlin had offered rewards for capture of the Prophet and Rockwell.

Dec. 26 - On advice of U.S. District Attorney Justin Butterfield and Judge James Adams, Joseph Smith surrendered for arrest; bail was paid; case was set for Jan. 2.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

Aug. 9 - Webster-Ashburton Treaty between Great Britain and the United States defined Canadian frontier.

1843 (4 revelations)

Feb. 3 - Revelation (D&C 129) given at Nauvoo that made known the three grand keys distinguishing correct nature of ministering angels.

July 12 - Revelation (D&C 132) was given at Nauvoo on the eternity of the marriage covenant.

Other revelations received:

April 2 - Section 130, at Ramus, Ill.

May 16-17 - Section 131, at Ramus, Ill.

CHURCH HISTORY

Jan. 2 - In Springfield, Ill., the Prophet was "discharged from his arrest" by Judge Nathanial Pope; brief period of peace began for the saints in Nauvoo.

April - Joseph Smith said that missionaries should preach repentance, "declare the first principles," and "let mysteries alone."

June 13 - llinois' governor, conspiring with Missouri's governor, issued arrest warrant for Joseph Smith, charging he conspired to kill ex-Gov. Boggs. Prophet was arrested June 23 at Dixon, Ill.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

Feb. 3 - U.S. Senate passed a bill to encourage immigration.

May 22 - A large migration of homeseekers to the American Northwest began as 1,000 emigrants left Independence, Mo.

Aug. 23 - Mexico's President Santa Anna gave notice to U.S. leaders that passage of an act to annex Texas would be considered equivalent to a declaration of war against the Mexican government.

August - Isabella, 13, was declared of age and crowned Queen of Spain.

1844 (1 revelation)

Doctrine & Covenants

June 27 - Written by Elder John Taylor of the Council of the Twelve, this section (D&C 135) is an account of martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum at Carthage Jail; Elder Taylor was injured in the mobs' attack on the jail.

CHURCH HISTORY

Jan. 29 - Joseph Smith was nominated in a caucus in Nauvoo as a U.S. presidential candidate by the National Reform Party.

June 10 - Marshall John Greene and others broke into the office of the anti-Mormon newspaper auvoo Expositor, nd destroyed the press as ordered by the mayor and city council of Nauvoo.

June 22 - Joseph and Hyrum Smith, Willard Richards, and Orrin Porter Rockwell crossed the Mississippi River, starting on their journey to the West; however, later that day, they decided to return to Nauvoo. Two days later, they left for Carthage to submit to another trial.

June 25 - Joseph and Hyrum were arrested on a charge of treason and falsely imprisoned in Carthage Jail.

June 27 - The Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were killed by a mob shortly after 5 p.m.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

March 4, - James K. Polk was elected 11th U.S. president.

March 8 - Charles XIV, king of Sweden and Norway, died; he was succeeded by son, Oscar I.

1845-46 (No revelations recorded in D&C)

CHURCH HISTORY

Feb. 4, 1846 - The saints at Nauvoo began the exodus to the West. Charles Shumway was the first to cross the Mississippi River.

1847 (1 revelation)

Jan. 14 - At Winter Quarters (Neb.), near Council Bluffs, Iowa, President Brigham Young received revelation (D&C 136) on how the camp of Israel was to be organized for the westward journey; saints were commanded to live by numerous gospel standards, and were told they should sing, dance, pray, and learn wisdom. The Lord also declared that prophets are slain that they might be honored and the wicked condemned.

CHURCH HISTORY

January - As of December 1846-January 1847, Winter Quarters consisted of 3,483 people in 22 wards.

April 5 - The pioneers began leaving Winter Quarters, continuing their westward journey.

July 24 - Brigham Young, with the main body of pioneers, entered the Salt Lake Valley.

December - At the close of the year, population in Salt Lake Valley was approximately 1,900.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

May 1 - Smithsonian Institution was formally dedicated in Washington, D.C.

June 6 - Peace negotiations were begun between U.S. and Mexico through British minister Charles Bankhead.

1848-1917 (No revelations recorded in D&C)

1918 (1 revelation)

DOCTRINE & COVENANTS

Oct. 3 - A vision was given to President Joseph F. Smith (Section 138) in Salt Lake City, Utah; in general conference the next day, President Smith declared he had received several divine communications during the previous months. One communication concerned the Savior's visit to the spirits of the dead.

CHURCH HISTORY

During the year - Construction progressed on two temples, one at Cardston, Alberta, and one at Laie, Hawaii.

November - It was reported that of more than 5,700 Latter-day Saints serving in the military, an estimated 600-700 were killed during World War I.

Nov. 19 - President Joseph F. Smith, 6th president of the Church, died. A graveside service was held instead of a public funeral because Salt Lake City was under quarantine during a national influenza epidemic. Thousands lined city streets as the funeral cortege passed.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

Jan. 26 - U.S. Food Administrator Herbert C. Hoover asked for voluntary observance of wheatless Mondays and Wednesdays, meatless Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and use of Victory bread to support World War I effort.

Nov. 11 - n armistice was declared, bringing World War I to a close and resulting in a treaty of peace.

OFFICIAL DECLARATIONS

1890

Sept 24 - President Wilford Woodruff issued the Manifesto calling for suspension of plural marriage.

Oct. 6 - Church members, assembled in general conference, voted to accept President Woodruff's declaration concerning plural marriage.

CHURCH HISTORY

Feb.3 - The U.S. Supreme Court sustained a law passed by the Idaho territorial legislature in 1885 that took the right to vote away from all Latter-day Saints in that state.

U.S. AND WORLD HISTORY

Feb. 4 - U.S. Senate ratified treaty placing Samoan Islands under joint control of U.S., Germany and Great Britain.

1978

Sept. 30 - At the 148th Semiannual General Conference, members gave the sustaining vote to accept a revelation that President Spencer W. Kimball received in Salt Lake Temple in early June, extending priesthood and temple blessings to all worthy male members of the Church.

CHURCH HISTORY

June 27-July 1 -Relief Society Monument to Women was dedicated in Nauvoo, Ill.