190 years ago today - Jan 18, 1827

Joseph and Emma wed. Joseph ("very lonely ever since Alvin died") and Emma (stating, "preferring him to any other man I knew, I consented") leave Emma's home while her father is at church and elope to Squire Tarbill's in South Bainbridge.

[Source: Conkling, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology]

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