Today in Mormon History - Nov 28

Joseph Smith tells the Quorum of the Twelve that "..the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by it's precepts, than by any other book". (1)
-- 180 years ago today - Nov 28, 1831

[Abraham H. Cannon Journal] "In the evening six persons came here to be baptized; they were Peter Vogel, his wife Katharina, and daughter Margaretha, Franz J. Medel, and Johann Bauer, with his wife Babeta. I baptized them all, the first named being also baptized for his health, he having a lame back." (2)
-- 130 years ago today - Mon. Nov. 28th, 1881

[S]even weeks after Joseph called "... the Book of Mormon ... the most correct of any book on earth," he was at it again, full of energy to make it even more correct, reading the "... American stereotype edition [1840] ... for the purpose of correcting the stereotype plates of some errors which escaped notice in the first edition." (3)
-- 170 years ago today - Nov 28, 1841

1 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php
2 - Abraham H. Cannon Journal Excerpts, http://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Record-Journals-Abraham-1889-1896/dp/B000MFD1K4
3 - Grunder, Rick, Mormon Parallels: A Bibliographic Source

170 years ago today - Nov 28, 1841

[General] [S]even weeks after Joseph called "... the Book of Mormon ... the most correct of any book on earth," he was at it again, full of energy to make it even more correct, reading the "... American stereotype edition [1840] ... for the purpose of correcting the stereotype plates of some errors which escaped notice in the first edition."

[Source: Grunder, Rick, Mormon Parallels: A Bibliographic Source]

130 years ago today - Mon. Nov. 28th, 1881

[Abraham H. Cannon Journal] "In the evening six persons came here to be baptized; they were Peter Vogel, his wife Katharina, and daughter Margaretha, Franz J. Medel, and Johann Bauer, with his wife Babeta. I baptized them all, the first named being also baptized for his health, he having a lame back."

[Source: Abraham H. Cannon Journal Excerpts, http://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Record-Journals-Abraham-1889-1896/dp/B000MFD1K4]

180 years ago today - Nov 28, 1831

[General] Joseph Smith tells the Quorum of the Twelve that "..the Book of Mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to God by abiding by it's precepts, than by any other book".

[Source: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php]

Today in Mormon History - Nov 27

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 27 A fight between the Lib[eral?] Police & the Captain of Police Parker is Dead And G Albright who shot him [is?]. I spent the day in the Gardo. (1)
-- 120 years ago today - Nov 27, 1891

Wilford Woodruff reported that Orson Hyde was still in Kirtland on Nov. 27 1836. Hyde probably left for Columbus at the end of the month. By that time it was known that the Whigs had control of the Ohio Legislature, and that the Mormon political allies had little power to help them in Columbus. (2)
-- 175 years ago today - (Sun) Nov 27, 1836

[John Nuttle Diary] After dinner Bro Nelson Higgins called on Prest. Taylor with Bro Wm Haywards Bro Hayward wished to obtain his 2nd anointings -- also to be adopted into Prest Taylors family - - he also felt able to go on a mission to England & to obtain his record of forefathers -- Prest Taylor told him to obtain a recomment from his Bp & Prest of stake & he would afterwards consider these matters -- (3)
-- 130 years ago today - Nov 27, 1881

1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm
3 - Diary Excerpts of L. John Nuttall, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies

130 years ago today - Nov 27, 1881

[John Nuttle Diary] After dinner Bro Nelson Higgins called on Prest. Taylor with Bro Wm Haywards Bro Hayward wished to obtain his 2nd anointings -- also to be adopted into Prest Taylors family - - he also felt able to go on a mission to England & to obtain his record of forefathers -- Prest Taylor told him to obtain a recomment from his Bp & Prest of stake & he would afterwards consider these matters --

[Source: Diary Excerpts of L. John Nuttall, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]

175 years ago today - (Sun) Nov 27, 1836

[General] Wilford Woodruff reported that Orson Hyde was still in Kirtland on Nov. 27 1836. Hyde probably left for Columbus at the end of the month. By that time it was known that the Whigs had control of the Ohio Legislature, and that the Mormon political allies had little power to help them in Columbus.

[Source: Broadhurst, Dale R., Mormon Chronology, http://olivercowdery.com/history/morchrn2.htm]

120 years ago today - Nov 27, 1891

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 27 A fight between the Lib[eral?] Police & the Captain of Police Parker is Dead And G Albright who shot him [is?]. I spent the day in the Gardo.

[Source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]

Today in Mormon History - Nov 26

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 26 Thanksgiving I spent the day at home. Owen with a Company went Hunting. There was 4 on a side. They Come out Even. They Got 20 Rabbits a peace. Asahel went with a company to Alpine & the whole Company ownly Got one Chicken And they travelled through a good Deal of snow. (1)
-- 120 years ago today - Nov 26, 1891

[J.D.T. McAllister Diary] Sends Temple Ceremonies to John Taylor

10 A.M. at the Temple 1 Sealing for the dead Adoptions 1 living and 9 dead, Allen Wilkison and Kindred Adopted to the Prophet Joseph Smith John L and L.G. Knight at the Alter I performed the Ceremony P.M. placed the Ceremonies of the Temple Parts and C in the hands of Apostle E Snow to be delivered to President John Taylor Salt Lake City. (2)
-- 130 years ago today - Nov 26, 1881

[Mark Hofmann] David Yocum, the recently elected Salt Lake County Attorney, removes prosecutor Gary D'Elia from the Hofmann case. Two weeks later D'Elia resigns from the county attorney's office. (3)
-- 25 years ago today - Nov 26, 1986

1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - Diary Excerpts of J.D.T. McAllister, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
3 - Whittaker, David J., The Hofmann Maze, A Book Review Essay with a Chronology and Bibliography of the Hofmann Case, BYU Studies Vol. 29, No. 1, pg.80,

25 years ago today - Nov 26, 1986

[Mark Hofmann] David Yocum, the recently elected Salt Lake County Attorney, removes prosecutor Gary D'Elia from the Hofmann case. Two weeks later D'Elia resigns from the county attorney's office.

[Source: Whittaker, David J., The Hofmann Maze, A Book Review Essay with a Chronology and Bibliography of the Hofmann Case, BYU Studies Vol. 29, No. 1, pg.80,]

130 years ago today - Nov 26, 1881

[J.D.T. McAllister Diary] Sends Temple Ceremonies to John Taylor

10 A.M. at the Temple 1 Sealing for the dead Adoptions 1 living and 9 dead, Allen Wilkison and Kindred Adopted to the Prophet Joseph Smith John L and L.G. Knight at the Alter I performed the Ceremony P.M. placed the Ceremonies of the Temple Parts and C in the hands of Apostle E Snow to be delivered to President John Taylor Salt Lake City.

[Source: Diary Excerpts of J.D.T. McAllister, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]

120 years ago today - Nov 26, 1891

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 26 Thanksgiving I spent the day at home. Owen with a Company went Hunting. There was 4 on a side. They Come out Even. They Got 20 Rabbits a peace. Asahel went with a company to Alpine & the whole Company ownly Got one Chicken And they travelled through a good Deal of snow.

[Source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]

Today in Mormon History - Nov 25

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 25 We Met with the Board of the Bank & Apostles & Templeton Company about Continuing to keep up the Templeton Hotel. It was to Continue some longer. (1)
-- 120 years ago today - Nov 25, 1891

The first branch of the Church on the Cayman Islands is established. (2)
-- 30 years ago today - Nov 25, 1981

[Joseph Smith] Wilford Woodruff returns to Kirtland from a mission in Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee, after baptizing over 100 people, many of whom immigrated to Kirtland. (3)
-- 175 years ago today - Nov 25, 1836

1 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
3 - Conklin, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology

175 years ago today - Nov 25, 1836

[Joseph Smith] Wilford Woodruff returns to Kirtland from a mission in Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee, after baptizing over 100 people, many of whom immigrated to Kirtland.

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

30 years ago today - Nov 25, 1981

[General] The first branch of the Church on the Cayman Islands is established.

[Source: The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com]

120 years ago today - Nov 25, 1891

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] 25 We Met with the Board of the Bank & Apostles & Templeton Company about Continuing to keep up the Templeton Hotel. It was to Continue some longer.

[Source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]

Today in Mormon History - Nov 24

[Apostle Brigham Young Jr. Diary] [["General buzz about Moses Thatcher and how cruel he has been dealt by." Prays that the Presidency and 12 may always have a spirit of long suffering towards M. T., as a mother towards her infant child. "so have the brethren dealt with him."]] (1)
-- 115 years ago today - Nov 24, 1896

[Abraham H. Cannon Journal] For several months he has been courting another girl and has made proposition of marriage Mamie E. C. On Wed, Nov. 24th, 1886 "She was baptized today preparatory to going to the temple to have her endowments." (2)
-- 125 years ago today - Nov. 24th, 1886

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Nov 24, 1891 Mr Capers Called upon us. We settled with him On the purchase of the Land in Colorado Called Zapato Ranch By Silas S Smith & F A Hammond. We paid him $12,000 Dollars Down & Note for $4,000 one year without interest. (3)
-- 120 years ago today - Nov 24, 1891

1 - Diary of Apostle Brigham Young Jr., http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
2 - Abraham H. Cannon Journal Excerpts, http://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Record-Journals-Abraham-1889-1896/dp/B000MFD1K4
3 - Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies

120 years ago today - Nov 24, 1891

[President Wilford Woodruff Journal] Nov 24, 1891 Mr Capers Called upon us. We settled with him On the purchase of the Land in Colorado Called Zapato Ranch By Silas S Smith & F A Hammond. We paid him $12,000 Dollars Down & Note for $4,000 one year without interest.

[Source: Wilford Woodruff's Journal: 1833-1898 Typescript, Volumes 1-9, Edited by Scott G. Kenney, Signature Books 1993, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]

125 years ago today - Nov. 24th, 1886

[Abraham H. Cannon Journal] For several months he has been courting another girl and has made proposition of marriage Mamie E. C. On Wed, Nov. 24th, 1886 "She was baptized today preparatory to going to the temple to have her endowments."

[Source: Abraham H. Cannon Journal Excerpts, http://www.amazon.com/Apostles-Record-Journals-Abraham-1889-1896/dp/B000MFD1K4]

115 years ago today - Nov 24, 1896

[Apostle Brigham Young Jr. Diary] [["General buzz about Moses Thatcher and how cruel he has been dealt by." Prays that the Presidency and 12 may always have a spirit of long suffering towards M. T., as a mother towards her infant child. "so have the brethren dealt with him."]]

[Source: Diary of Apostle Brigham Young Jr., http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]