William E Mclellin: In response to William E Mclellin 's revelation 22-24 Oct. 1870, promoted an organization based on Whitmer's succession (1)
-- 140 years ago - Oct 24, 1870
[High Council Minutes]
The High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Nauvoo Illinois met in council at the office of Joseph Smith jr.
Resolved, That Elias Higbee be appointed president pro. tem. of the High Council, to fill the place of President Alpheus Cutler, resigned.
The charge against William Gregory, prefered, Oct 17th was brought up for trial according to adjournment
Numbers seven (Thomas Grover) and eight (Austin Cowles) were apointed to speak on the case
The defendant plead not guilty. The evidences wer were then heared. The charge was sustained and after the pleadings were over, he, the defendant, made a humble confession to the satisfaction of the Council the plaintiff also to the satisfaction of the plantiff.
Adjourned
Hosea Stout Clerk pro tem. (2)
-- 170 years ago - October the 24th 1840
[Book of Abraham] "Mr. Goodrich and his lady called to see the ancient records. They also called at Dr. Frederick G. Williams to see the mummies." (An American Prophet's Record, p.40) (3)
-- 175 years ago - Saturday, Oct 24, 1835
1 - 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
2 - Minutes of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of Nauvoo Illinois: Nauvoo Hancock County Illinois
3 - Joseph Smith's Diary Statements Regarding Translation of His Egyptian Papyri and the Book of Abraham, Instutite for Religious Research
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