Today in Mormon History - Dec 30

Today in Mormon History ...

[Joseph Smith] A Christian revival occurs in the towns around Royalton, Vermont. . Smith, Sr. becomes "much excited upon the subject of religion" and "contended" for a restoration of primitive Christianity. . (1)
-- 200 years ago - winter of 1810-11

William Clayton Marries tenth wife, Anna Elizabeth Higgs. (2)
-- 140 years ago - Dec 30, 1870

The Saints were commanded in a revelation (see D&C 37) to gather in Ohio, the first commandment concerning a gathering in this dispensation. (3)
-- 180 years ago - Dec 30, 1830


1 - Wikipedia, Joseph Smith Chronology, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_Joseph_Smith,_Jr.
2 - Smith, George D., An Intimate Chronicle; The Journals of William Clayton, p.lxiii, A William Clayton Chronology
3 - 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

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