Today in Mormon History - Jan 02

President John Taylor moves into the Gardo House, the official residence of the President of the Church built but never lived in by Brigham Young. (1)
-- 130 years ago today - Jan 02, 1882

Brigham Young placed under house arrest for bigamy; never brought to trial. (2)
-- 140 years ago today - Jan 2, 1872-25 April

Kirtland Safety Society renamed the Kirtland Safety Society Anti-Banking Company [per Joseph Smith] with "Anti" and "ing" in small type [per Ebenezer Robinson]. (3)
-- 175 years ago today - Jan 2, 1837


1 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
2 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
3 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology"

No comments:

Post a Comment

Please Enter your Comment: