The last of 10 groups of pioneers to cross the plains by handcarts arrived in Salt Lake City. (1)
-- 150 years ago - Sep 24, 1860
President Wilford Woodruff received the vision which led to his issuance of the "Manifesto" stating Plural Marriage officially discontinued in the Church. (2)
-- 120 years ago - Sep 24, 1890
Joseph meets with the Kirtland high council. Petition Missouri's governor to return the refugees. Raise volunteers ready to fight to the death. Organize a "war department." (3)
-- 175 years ago - Sep 24, 1835
1 - Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html
2 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History
3 - Kenny, Scott, Saints Without Halos, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml
No comments:
Post a Comment