Today in Mormon History - Apr 15

Today in Mormon History ...

[Anointed Quorum] "Holy Order" prayer circle at office of Willard Richards (HCK). (1)
-- 165 years ago - Apr 15, 1845

Joseph Smith sends Orson Hyde on a mission to dedicate Palestine for return of Jews. Hyde's wife Nancy becomes a plural wife of Joseph Smith in Orson's absence. (2)
-- 170 years ago - Apr 15, 1840

Andrew Johnson becomes U.S. President. (3)
-- 145 years ago - Apr 15, 1865


1 - Quinn, D. Michael, The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, Signature Books, 1994, Appendex: Meetings and Initiations of the Anointed Quorum, 1842-45
2 - This Day in Mormon History, http://www.advent-adam.com/jakestand.html
3 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology," http://mo-hist-tidd.gu.ma

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