Today in Mormon History - Jan 27

[Catholic Church in Utah] The vicariate developed into the Diocese of Salt Lake City on 27 January 1891 and still included seven counties in eastern Nevada. The new diocese numbered 8,000 in population and included fifteen churches cared for by fourteen priests. (1)
-- 120 years ago today - Jan 27, 1891

[Joseph Smith Diary] Wednesday [27 January 1836] Attended school as usual and other matters which came before me to attend to. (2)
-- 175 years ago today - Jan 27, 1836

On 24 January, Rigdon leaves Fayette by stage, while "The prophet Spouse, and while 'holy family' (as they style themselves) will follow Rigdon, so soon as their deluded or hypocritical followers shall be able to dispose of what little real property they possess in this region: one farm (Whitmar's) was sold a few days ago for $2,300.

-- (3)
-- 180 years ago today - Jan 27, 1831

1 - Utah History Encyclopedia: Catholic Church in Utah, http://www.media.utah.edu/UHE/c/CATHOLIC.html
2 - Faulring, Scott (ed.), An American Prophet's Record: The Diaries and Journals of Joseph Smith: Joseph Smith Diary, 1835-36
3 - Kenny, Scott, Saints Without Halos, "Mormon History 1830-1844," http://saintswithouthalos.com/dirs/d_c.phtml

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