Today in Mormon History - Apr 05

Today in Mormon History ...

[Council of Fifty Members] Smith, Joseph F. (1838-1918). Was voted in 23 January 1867. Admitted 25 January or 5 April 1867. (1)
-- 25 January or Apr 5, 1867

Eliza R. Snow is baptized. (2)
-- 175 years ago - Apr 5, 1835

Orson Pratt: Public confession 29 Jan. 1860, a revised version accepted 5 Apr. 1860, and restored to full fellowship in Quorum (3)
-- 150 years ago - Apr 5, 1860


1 - Quinn, D. Michael, Council of Fifty Members, 1844-1945, BYU Studies 20, #2 (1980)
2 - Kenny, Scott, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
3 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Appendix 6, Biographical Sketches of General Officers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-47

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