190 years ago today - Dec 20, 1825

[Joseph Smith] The Smiths run into financial difficulty, partially through the connivings of others, and are unable to come up with their final house payment. On this date, a Quaker, Lemuel Durfee, takes over ownership of the house, but allows the Smiths to keep residence in it for at least three more years.

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

2 comments:

  1. also see Vogel, EMD 1:321,322,376. Durfee purchased the property for $1,135.

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  2. also Vogel, EMD 3:427.

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