Who is first missionary and where does he go? Samuel Smith – to Menden, NY Where is farthest west at time? Independence, Jackson, Co., MO Who goes there on mission? Oliver Cowdery, Parley P. Pratt, Peter Whitmer, Jr., Ziba Peterson What Oliver brought to mission Had priesthood, was 2nd Elder of church, (Wilford Woodruff said that earth shook under Oliver’s feet when he spoke) What Parley brought to mission Biggest baptizer – baptismal clothes never dried What Peter brought to mission Always concerned with money. Gets work along the way. Tailor in Independence. Moves in with Lilburn W. Boggs. Stays there for while. Also tailor for Doniphan What Ziba brought to mission Womanizer. Eventually out of church. Pushes Saints out of MO. Friends with Boggs. Ends up in CA as Sheriff (Hangtown) 1st sheriff to hang someone The one who was from OH – knew people Parley P. Pratt What Ohio was known as Western Reserve What it had been part of Connecticut Who wanted to stop and visit Sidney Rigdon Who Sidney was Baptist in Pittsburg, PA. Became Campbellite serving 17 communities Who Sidney is like King Lamoni How many join church in 3 weeks time 120+ Who’s who Knewel K. Whitney, Isaac Morley, Edward Partridge, Frederick G. Williams How long spent in Kirtland 3 weeks How much farther to Independence 800 miles What is Independence like Trail head (like Santa Fe), cosmopolitan with variety of peoples – Nativev American, Spanish, slaves What must have to preach License from US Indian Agent Where get license and who goes St. Louis – Parley P. Pratt Where does Parley go Kirtland to see Joseph When are conferences held Whenever Revelation on gathering Jan. 1831 What is it called "Doctrine on Gathering" What were the steps taken? Join, baptized, immigrate or journey to place Where did everyone gather to first? Kirtland When and where did gathering stop? 1923 – Hollywood Ward, Los Angeles, CA when Heber J. Grant organized 1st stake What did he tell them? "Live in world but not of world" What Bishopric wore Tuxedos What church was like when Joseph got to Kirtland Pretending Father Lehi rowing to Promised Land, fighting with sword of Laban, people pretending to get revelation by being knocked out, doing somersaults Joseph arrives in Kirtland 1 Feb 1831 Who knows from revelation Knewel K. Whitney "Thou art the man!" How long Joseph lives in Kirtland area 1831-1838 Places Joseph stays: Feb. – Sept. 1831 Kirtland (stays with people – Knewel) Sept. 1831 - 1832 Hiram, OH (Johnson’s) 1832 – 1837 Kirtland (building Kirtland Temple) Keys received April 3, 1836 How many revelations received in Kirtland 48 (discerning spirits, organization, calling of 12, Bishop) How many revelations received in Hiram 16 (answers of Bible) What people start saying in 1837 Joseph Smith – "fallen prophet" How many of original Quorum of 12 end up faithful 3 What was main problem Kirtland Safety Society Who also ended up out of church 3 witnesses Where headquarters of church Ohio and Mo Who went to MO Those who were chosen, called, and elected to go (calling and election made sure) What was Independence called New Jerusalem How many called and elected to go 1200 Who was Jackson named after Andrew Jackson "People’s President" What was this era called Jacksonian era (people named their kids what they wanted them to become – king, doctor, etc.) How many times does Joseph visit MO before moving there 4 time Who is leader of Independence MO David Whitmer When mobs attack Saints in MO 1833 What questions they ask Is Joseph a Prophet? Is the Book of Mormon the word of God? Where live from 1833-1836 Clay County (Liberty) other side of river Who take them in Slaves What do they do Act part of slaves – out in field What do residents of Clay Co do? 1836 – vote to have LDS leave without bloodshed Where they say saints should go To Hell (Wisconsin) Who helps saints Alexander Doniphan How tries to help Puts through bill to form 2 new counties – Caldwell and Daviess What does Caldwell become Mormon Reservation When live in Caldwell 1836-1838 When extermination order given Oct. 27, 1838 What is Brigham Young doing in 1837 Finishing up Temple in Kirtland Who is apostate leader there Warren Parrish What Brigham wants to give Builders dedicatory prayer What does he say "Know Joseph Smith is still prophet" What happens to him Gets chased out of town Where does he go? To Liberty Jail (where Joseph is being kept) takes saints to Illinois What is this trip called? Trail of tears Chapter 16 What towns were in Caldwell County Far West, Haun’s Mill What towns were in Daviess County Adam-ondi-Ahman, Gallatin, Millport Saints poured into what town in Daviess Co Diahman Where was election to be held Gallatin Who was a candidate who spoke against Mormons William Peniston What happened A fight –with John L. Butler clubbing someone Which Generals helped Mormons General Atchison and Doniphan What town in Carroll County DeWitt Mob forced to leave DeWitt 11 October Who authorized Lyman Wight to organize a force of Mormon men General Parks The two who wrote the letter against Joseph Smith Orson Hyde, Thomas B. Marsh Which apostle died at Crooked River David W. Patten Who was the fights against Samuel Bogart Who kept trying to get help from gov. Boggs General Atchison (in charge of state troops) (was dismissed prior to surrender of Far West) When militia was called to war Oct. 27 Which general gathered militia against Far West General Samuel D. Lucas What day attached Haun’s Mill Oct. 30 Leading officer of Far West Colonel Hinkle Who were arrested (betrayed) Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, Lyman Wight, Parley P. Pratt, and George W. Robinson, Hyrum Smith, Lyman Wight What was this conflict called "Mormon War" Who was governor’s designated commanding officer for Mormon War John B. Clark Who was first witness in trial in Richmond Sampson Avard (leader of Danites) Judge at Richmond Judge King Where sent next Liberty Jail, Clay County Who stayed in Richmond Jail Parley P. Pratt Who took charge during this time Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball and John Taylor October 15 Who did Joseph say "thou art the man" Newel K. Whitney Who tried to tar and feather Joseph but didn’t Nathanel and Isaac Hale Names of Joseph and Emma’s twins who don’t live through the day Thadeus and Louisa Whose wife had twins who died in childbirth and gives to Joseph and Emma John Murdock (Julia) Names of children Joseph Smith Murdock Smith, Julia Murdock Smith What translation does Sidney help with? Bible (Oliver is in Independence) Where is the first gathering place? Kirland, OH Who comes from Hiram to see Joseph Father John Johnson and wife Elsa Well to-do neighbor Symons Ryder Minister brought with them Ezra Booth How converted Joseph healed Elsa’s arm What is Ezra told to do after baptized Go tell neighbors in Hiram Who meets Joseph and is converted Symons Ryder (Campbellite minister) What is Symonds told to do Take place of 17 year old missionary and go on journey Why does Symonds become apostate Joseph misspells his name 1st apostate and write 9 articles against Ezra Booth Where does Joseph go to translate Bible Johnson’s home How many revelations while in Hiram about Bible 16 Who wants to debate and challenge prophet Symons Ryder When plan to kill Joseph March 24, 1832 Where men go to leave home unobserved Outhouse How make black paint Gun powder and water What disease child has Measles Name of doctor who delivered Joseph Dennison What he was going to do Castrate/administer nitric acid What happens to Joseph Tooth chipped, hair pulled out, choked, dug with fingernails then tarred and feathered (some in mouth) How take tar off body Corn knives What Joseph did next day Preaches at church, goes to see Sydney Rigdon, 1st martyr Son - Joseph Smith Murdock Smith Oct. 17 Revelations out of Kirtland Ohio 48 Monument to Symonds Ryder Stained glass at Campbellite Church Most popular revelation out of Kirtland Section 87 – Prophesy on War White horse prophesy (Edwin Rushton/Theodore Turley) LDS – Whitehorse, Chinese – Yellow, Africa – Black Russia or Britain – Red No one left in Independence – not even dog wagging tail, Constitution hung by silk fiber, saved by elder of Priesthood. All discounted except Ezra T. Benson on Constitution – in great jeopardy Least favorite prophesy Section 89 – Word of Wisdom How given Not by commandment. Some called and covenanted to live. Who lost membership because not keeping covenant David Whitmer What group was commanded to keep Zions Camp Joseph’s biggest temptation Whiskey When tried to enforce as commandment 1908 – Joseph F. Smith in conference committed by quorum Which prophet during time of voting on constitution amendment Heber J. Grant What called if didn’t keep word of wisdom Jack Mormon Those that were over-zealous 89 ers Most glorious revelation Surrounding Kirtland Temple Dedicatory prayer D&C 109 What happened when doing initiatory work Women bring buckets – thought on fire What Kirtland is now called Shinehah Date of revelation in temple 3 April 1836 Who brings keys of gathering Moses Who brings keys of dispensation of Abraham Elias (some suggest Noah or Abraham) Keys to turn hearts to father Elijah Tragedy of Shinehah Kirtland Safety Society Bank Need to do to establish Money was different each state and bank, oliver goes East to get plates to print money, Joseph and Sidney’s signature, ask people to put money in bank Who goes to Ohio legislature to get permission Orson Hyde Why turn down Principals don’t have enough collateral Why/what decide to do Built building, bought plates – decide to set up anti-bank What called Kirtland Safety Society Anti-Banking Company What was going on in world Riots and Rebellion in NYC, flour prices sky high, taking money out of banks – run on banks What happens in Kirtland Run on bank – Joseph looks through records. Can give 12.5 cent on every dollar. $40,000 missing - prays, sec. Warren Parrish has in trunk in home. Asks for search warrant, Frederick G. Williams (local justice of Peace) says no. Warren Parrish takes over Kirtland Temple. Joseph and Sydney put in jail How many fall during this time Three witnesses, 9 of quorum of 12 apostles Oct. 22 How choose apostles 3 witnesses (David Whitmer, Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris) When selected Feb. 14, 1835 How organized Oldest to youngest Who was selected first Lymon Johnson (ended up being last) Order and list of Apostles 1. Thomas B. Marsh, 2. David W. Patton (actually oldest), 3. Brigham Young, 4. Heber C. Kimball, 5. Orson Hyde, 6. William McLellan, 7. Parley P. Pratt, 8. Luke S. Johnson, 9. William Smith, 10. Orson Pratt, 11. John F. Boynton, 12. Lyman Johnson What happened to Thomas B. Marsh Found sheets of BofM in print shop, read and was converted. Pres. of Quorum of 12. Called to go to Eastern States, survived Kirtland Safety Society. In Far West lived next to George Washington Harris. Wives shared jobsb. Elisabeth Marh thought Lucinda cheated on the strippings. Thomas takes to Bishop’s court., then to stake court, then to church court. Left church. Sent letter to Lilburn W. Boggs (pulled trigger on extermination order.) out for 18 years. Got palsy. Rebaptized, moved to Ogden, joins RLDS church. David W. Patton "love the Lord enough to give my life for cause" died in battle called "Captain Fearnot" Heber C. Kimball Repulsed by plural marriage. Joseph asks for Heber’s wife as his 1st plural wife – just testing. Seals them for eternity Orson Hyde Most brilliant. Memorized entire Bible goes to Holy Land, learns German, Hebrew. Failing – best friend Thomas B. Marsh. Signs on letter to Gov. Boggs. Dropped from Quorum and church. Heber C. Kimball missionary companion and finds him and brings to Quincy, IL. Goes through "Ocean of Tribulations". Hyde rebaptized – put back in quorum. Brigham Young moves position – new pres. John Taylor William McLellan Teacher by trade. Pride issues (thought smarter and could write better revelations). Lord challenged to revelation duel. Thinks Kirtland Safety Society will put him on the map. Loses dream. Stalks Joseph – goes to beat up Joseph in Richmond Jail. Jailor makes it fair fight. Then goes to Emma in Far West. Forms own church. Not successful. Dies by drowning Parley P. Pratt Missionary to East. Promised if go wife will have baby. Finds John Taylor in Ontario. Tells John if anyone tells him that Joseph is a fallen prophet, it isn’t true. John helps Parley go to Joseph and repent Oct. 24 Luke and Lyman Johnson Sons of father John Johnson. Sell home in Hiram. Makes money gives to buy hill where Kirtland Temple stands. Lost all money. Not used to poverty or sacrifice.. Parents die in Kirtland Luke . Luke goes with pioneers. Bishop in Toella sheriff, named town after him – St. Johns Lyman After 8 years doesn’t join saints. Territorial governor, appointed as judge. Brings saints to court. Tobaghoning at Lake Michigan and drowns William Smith Anger issues, temper. Beats Joseph up. Wants to practice plural marriage. Told can’t. becomes patriarch. Practices "spiritual wifery" Orson Pratt Brother Parley shares Book of Mormon. Orson called to be missionary – had John C. Bennett as renter – is womanizer and so Orson’s wife is not loyal. Plots with John C. Bennet to tell Orson that it was Joseph Smith’s fault. Orson wants nothing more to do with Joseph or church. Then decides life is not worth living and goes to river. Joseph finds him and rebaptizes him. Is back in quorum but loses seniority. John F. Boynton Only university graduate. Attended Columbia. Scientist. Faithful until Kirtland Safety Society. When Brigham Young stands up in Kirtland Temple, gets angry and chases to Cincinnati OH. Concludes "that religion doesn’t bring out the best in me." Goes back to science. Has 36 patens. Inventor of Fire Extinguisher, tar roof, buttons, family organization, marries wife in hot air balloon. Brigham Young asks him to come to Utah and join the Saints. Comes but won’t stay. Told will go home and die. Gets sick – wants biopsy when dead. Gave up pearl of great price. What learn from these people People can be called to great positions, but faithfulness is no joke or enduring to the end. Good example of the faithful and representative of strugglers who held on Jane Manning How got Book of Mormon Missionaries but wouldn’t give unless could read 1st what 1st black family to join Story Wasn’t allowed on boats, had to walk over 800 miles, mostly barefoot. Emma invites to stay but she wants to go to Utah with Saints. Wanted endowment went to John Taylor, Joseph F. Smith. Promised one of first to get it when blacks get priesthood, 1978 – Sister Black went through for Jane Oct. 29 Garden of Eden Independence, MO Main gathering place in 1831 Kirtland, OH Joseph goes to visit Oliver in MO July and August Temple site (complex)– how big 63 ¼ acres What Joseph does in first visit Designates as New Jerusalem – Zion, designates temple site Who begins buying Zion Edward Partridge – 1st Bishop How selected to go Called, elected, calling and electon made sure Questions asked 1) Know 10 commandments? 2) Live 10 commandments? 3) Laws of Zion – will you keep Sabbath Day Holy? 4) How feel about poor? Willing to help? 5) Are you selfish? 6) How spend time – workaholic or couch potato (want hard workers at Zion) 7) Self sufficient? (make own clothes, practical knowledge) 8) Priesthood – if want blessing and are not made well, will you care for them until they are well? What are 10 commandments 1-bun (one God eating big mac) No other God’s Before Me 2- shoe (golden shoe on horn of image) No graven images 3 – tree (lipstick, etc. hanging on tree) Don’t take name of God in vain 4 – door (holy doors punched out) Keep Sabbath day holy 5 – hive (Queen Bee and King Bee) Honor Father and Mother 6 – sticks (beating Sister Black up) Thou Shalt not kill 7 – heaven (teacher coming down dressed in white – covered completely) Thou shalt not commit adultery 8 – gate (made out of steel) Do not steal 9 – mine (gold mine, Provo loan shark) Do not bear false witness 10 – hen (chickens, neighbors have so many) Do not covet 1-4 of commandments Relationship with heavenly Father and what do 5-9 of commandments Relationships with neighbor 10th commandment Fell about self (very personal) How many passed test and were called? 1300 people invited 3 things asked to do Called, consecrate, stewardship What is consecrate? Everything given to Lord What is stewardship? Given back to be steward over – land of inheritance What was the plan of zion? Square in middle of circle – square was Independence (New Jerusalem) 20,000 to be in town, set up shops around main square. Each square was 10 acres divided into stewardship, circle around square with farm land what is land of inheritance? 2 ½ acres, build house to outlast them, 40 ft back, front yard beautiful, back yard farm, orchards, barn to support Stewardship What bring, receive land of inheritance (can’t sell), calling, land in circle to plant – goes to Bishop’s storehouse How Oliver lost membership Sold inheritance What skirmish at barge called Fight at Big Blue Whose farm and who worked there David Whitmer/Orrin Porter Rockwell Two questions asked 1) believe Joseph Smith Prophet of God? 2) Believe Book of Mormon word of God? Why didn’t shoot that night in Nov. 1833? "The Night the Stars Fell" – horses spooked, Joseph Smith saw in Kirtland Where did Saints go? Clay County Oct. 31 Who were the ones who helped exiles? Slaves of Clay Co What did saints do? Worked along slaves, "Po White Trash" but hard workers Who goest to tell Joseph Zion has falled Lymon Wight and Parley P. Pratt Joseph asks if Zion can be redeemed. What is the answer? Regained by purchase or by blood How many people required if by blood to win No less than 200 How many high council members? 5 – Martin Harris one of them When going on march May 1834 What is it called? Zion’s March What is it made up mostly of? New converts (Wilford Woodruff) Only Zion can redeem Zion 1) keep Sabbath day holy, 2) keep word of wisdom 3) no cussing What is needed to guarantee victory? Keep commandments, pray, never murmur What happened along way? Sensualism of newspaper reporters Joseph’s pseudoname Squire Cook What era is this? Jacksonian Era (Andrew Jackson) Brigham Young’s greatest honor at Zion’s Camp selected to report to Joseph Smith Compromise offered Will sell out everything in Jackson Co (problem – can’t afford it.) or will buy all LDS property (problem – can’t sell lands of Inheritance) What happened to those who came Bad storm, boat sank What happened to those in zion’s camp "destroying angel" cholera – can’t be redeemed by these people – didn’t keep commandments What good came out of it? Selecting quorum of 12, 1st 70’s, weading out, leadership of Church If should form second zion’s camp? Answer is no – Why? People didn’t build temple Stake presidency in zion David Whitmer – Pres., W. W. Phelps, John Whitmer counselors Where Missourians thought should go Wisconsin (Hell) How Doniphan helped Established unicorporated land and named Caldwell County How laid out town Top piece – residential by temple, 2nd – gas station, bank, apt. etc., 3rd – mall, 4th – farm, prairie Most expensive #1 – land 4 not as expensive Joseph sent money To presidency to pass out to poor and needy What did they do with money? Built biggest houses in best spot, but no temple. Sold land – most expensive to #1 area, shop and hotel owned by stake pres. poor didn’t receive any help. Who lost membership in Far West David Whitmer, WW Phelps, John Whitmer, Thomas B. Marsh, Olive Cowdery Nov. 5

Oct. 10 lecture

Ohio and Missouri