Today in Mormon History - Dec 03

The first Spanish-speaking stake in the Church was created in Mexico City. (1)
-- 50 years ago today - Dec 3, 1961

[Apostle George Albert Smith Journal] he dreams of meeting his father John Henry Smith and grandfather Lorin Farr, both deceased, at the conclusion of which he remarks on p. 105: "After I was awake I could feel the warmth of his hand and the thrill of the pleasure that I had when I found he could shake hands and had a body of flesh & bone. It was a great comfort to me. I have never dreamed of seeing him or Father before." (2)
-- 100 years ago today - Dec 3, 1911

[Same-Sex Marriage] Judge Chang of the Circuit Court of Hawaii finds in favor of the same-sex plaintiffs. Judge Chang explicitly rejects the expert testimony of Dr. Williams, saying that his testimony is not persuasive or believable because of his expressed bias against the social sciences and that his own testimony therefore impeached his credibility as an expert witness concerning social science. Judge Chang concludes that since the state has failed to demonstrate a compelling interest in denying marriage to same-sex couples, the plaintiffs prevail. The case is immediately appealed to the Hawaii Supreme Court. (3)
-- 15 years ago today - Dec 03, 1996

1 - Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html
2 - Journals of George Albert Smith
3 - Crapo, Richley, Chronology Of Mormon / LDS Involvement In Same-Sex Marriage Politics http://www.mormonsocialscience.org/?q=node/59

15 years ago today - Dec 03, 1996

[Same-Sex Marriage] Judge Chang of the Circuit Court of Hawaii finds in favor of the same-sex plaintiffs. Judge Chang explicitly rejects the expert testimony of Dr. Williams, saying that his testimony is not persuasive or believable because of his expressed bias against the social sciences and that his own testimony therefore impeached his credibility as an expert witness concerning social science. Judge Chang concludes that since the state has failed to demonstrate a compelling interest in denying marriage to same-sex couples, the plaintiffs prevail. The case is immediately appealed to the Hawaii Supreme Court.

[Source: Crapo, Richley, Chronology Of Mormon / LDS Involvement In Same-Sex Marriage Politics http://www.mormonsocialscience.org/?q=node/59]

100 years ago today - Dec 3, 1911

[Apostle George Albert Smith Journal] he dreams of meeting his father John Henry Smith and grandfather Lorin Farr, both deceased, at the conclusion of which he remarks on p. 105: "After I was awake I could feel the warmth of his hand and the thrill of the pleasure that I had when I found he could shake hands and had a body of flesh & bone. It was a great comfort to me. I have never dreamed of seeing him or Father before."

[Source: Journals of George Albert Smith]

50 years ago today - Dec 3, 1961

[General] The first Spanish-speaking stake in the Church was created in Mexico City.

[Source: Church News: Historical Chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58765/Historical-chronology-of-The-Church-of-Jesus-Christ-of-Latter-day-Saints.html]

Today in Mormon History - Dec 02

[Mark Hofmann] Defense attorney Yengich and prosecutor Stott begin open discussions about a plea bargain. (1)
-- 25 years ago today - 1986 Early Dec

[Joseph Smith] Joseph receives a revelation for Nancy Marinda Hyde (Orson Hyde's wife), in which he is told that Ebenezer Robinson and his wife are to take in Nancy until Orson Hyde returns from his mission. Nancy is to hearken unto "the counsel of my servant Joseph in all things," and it shall be a blessing to her. (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 4:467.) (2)
-- 170 years ago today - Dec 2, 1841

Gordon B. Hinckley is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (3)
-- 50 years ago today - Dec 2, 1961

1 - 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,
2 - Conkling, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
3 - Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)

50 years ago today - Dec 2, 1961

[General] Gordon B. Hinckley is ordained to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

[Source: Wikipedia, 20th Century (Mormonism), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_century_(Mormonism)]

170 years ago today - Dec 2, 1841

[Joseph Smith] Joseph receives a revelation for Nancy Marinda Hyde (Orson Hyde's wife), in which he is told that Ebenezer Robinson and his wife are to take in Nancy until Orson Hyde returns from his mission. Nancy is to hearken unto "the counsel of my servant Joseph in all things," and it shall be a blessing to her. (History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (7 volumes) 4:467.)

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

25 years ago today - 1986 Early Dec

[Mark Hofmann] Defense attorney Yengich and prosecutor Stott begin open discussions about a plea bargain.

[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,]

Today in Mormon History - Dec 01

[D and C] Doctrine and Covenants 71: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Hiram, Ohio, December 1, 1831. HC 1: 238-239. The Prophet had continued to translate the Bible with Sidney Rigdon as his scribe until this revelation was received, at which time it was temporarily laid aside so as to enable them to fulfill the instruction given herein. The brethren were to go forth to preach in order to allay the unfriendly feelings that had developed against the Church as a result of the publication of some newspaper articles by Ezra Booth, who had apostatized.

1-4, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are sent forth to proclaim the gospel; 5-11, Enemies of the saints shall be confounded. (1)
-- 180 years ago today - Dec 1, 1831

[Joseph Smith] The Missouri Saints gather at Far West and petition for an act of incorporation for a new county exclusively for Mormons. Alexander Doniphan, the Saints' lawyer and a Missouri Democrat, introduces the bill into the state legislature. (2)
-- 175 years ago today - Dec 1, 1836

[Brigham Young] December 1.-- The Twelve met in council, and wrote an epistle against rogues, thieves and scoundrels which was published.

On the 4th and 5th, attended a conference at Ramus, and discontinued the organization of the Church at Ramus as a stake. (3)
-- 170 years ago today - Dec 1, 1841

1 - Doctrine and Covenants, http://amzn.to/DoctrineandCovenants
2 - Conkling, Christopher J., Joseph Smith Chronology
3 - Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).

170 years ago today - Dec 1, 1841

[Brigham Young] December 1.-- The Twelve met in council, and wrote an epistle against rogues, thieves and scoundrels which was published.

On the 4th and 5th, attended a conference at Ramus, and discontinued the organization of the Church at Ramus as a stake.

[Source: Manuscript History of Brigham Young, 1801-1844, ed. Elden Jay Watson (Salt Lake City: Smith Secretarial Service, 1968).]

175 years ago today - Dec 1, 1836

[Joseph Smith] The Missouri Saints gather at Far West and petition for an act of incorporation for a new county exclusively for Mormons. Alexander Doniphan, the Saints' lawyer and a Missouri Democrat, introduces the bill into the state legislature.

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

180 years ago today - Dec 1, 1831

[D and C] Doctrine and Covenants 71: Revelation given to Joseph Smith the Prophet and Sidney Rigdon, at Hiram, Ohio, December 1, 1831. HC 1: 238-239. The Prophet had continued to translate the Bible with Sidney Rigdon as his scribe until this revelation was received, at which time it was temporarily laid aside so as to enable them to fulfill the instruction given herein. The brethren were to go forth to preach in order to allay the unfriendly feelings that had developed against the Church as a result of the publication of some newspaper articles by Ezra Booth, who had apostatized.

1-4, Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon are sent forth to proclaim the gospel; 5-11, Enemies of the saints shall be confounded.

[Source: Doctrine and Covenants, http://amzn.to/DoctrineandCovenants]

Today in Mormon History - Nov 30

Martin Handcart Company arrived, Salt Lake City. Suffered between 135 and 150 deaths. (1)
-- 155 years ago today - Nov 30, 1856

[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] At nine attended Directors meeting of the Sugar Co. A committee was appointed to visit Lehi and accept the factory from the Dyers ... Had a long chat with Edw[ar]d F. Dyer and we agreed to accept the works if he made a satisfactory run between now and next Thursday. (2)
-- 120 years ago today - Nov 30, 1891

A national news magazine in the United States has recently announced the results of a survey of a group of historians who selected the top 100 most influential Americans of all time. The panel of historians placed both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young on their list of influencers. (3)
-- 5 years ago today - Nov 30, 2006

1 - Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History, http://amzn.to/eG0DIp
2 - Diary of Heber J. Grant, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies
3 - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, United Kingdom, "On This Day," https://www.lds.org.uk/show_oda.php

5 years ago today - Nov 30, 2006

[General] A national news magazine in the United States has recently announced the results of a survey of a group of historians who selected the top 100 most influential Americans of all time. The panel of historians placed both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young on their list of influencers.

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

120 years ago today - Nov 30, 1891

[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] At nine attended Directors meeting of the Sugar Co. A committee was appointed to visit Lehi and accept the factory from the Dyers ... Had a long chat with Edw[ar]d F. Dyer and we agreed to accept the works if he made a satisfactory run between now and next Thursday.

[Source: Diary of Heber J. Grant, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]

155 years ago today - Nov 30, 1856

[General] Martin Handcart Company arrived, Salt Lake City. Suffered between 135 and 150 deaths.

[Source: Ludlow, Daniel H. editor, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Macmillan Publishing, Encyclopedia of Mormonism, Vol. 4, Appendix 2: A Chronology of Church History, http://amzn.to/eG0DIp]

Today in Mormon History - Nov 29

[President George Albert Smith Journal] "Went home too weary to attend lecture of Arthur Gaeth. Emily had several friends in from lecture. I went to bed and missed the good company." (1)
-- 65 years ago today - Nov 29, 1946

The Church forms the first "MIA Scout" troop in Salt Lake City, with Arthur William Adler, one of the Lord Baden-Powell's original British Scouts. Later, the Church formally associates with the Boy Scouts of America (1913). (2)
-- 100 years ago today - Nov 29, 1911

[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] Called on Fred. and at Odell's Fred doing well Odell says Louie has improved from the time John and I called. [Named his eight-day-old son Daniel Wells Grant after his grandfather.] (3)
-- 120 years ago today - Nov 29, 1891

1 - Journals of George Albert Smith
2 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
3 - Diary of Heber J. Grant, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies

120 years ago today - Nov 29, 1891

[Apostle Heber J. Grant Diary] Called on Fred. and at Odell's Fred doing well Odell says Louie has improved from the time John and I called. [Named his eight-day-old son Daniel Wells Grant after his grandfather.]

[Source: Diary of Heber J. Grant, http://amzn.to/newmormonstudies]

100 years ago today - Nov 29, 1911

[General] The Church forms the first "MIA Scout" troop in Salt Lake City, with Arthur William Adler, one of the Lord Baden-Powell's original British Scouts. Later, the Church formally associates with the Boy Scouts of America (1913).

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

65 years ago today - Nov 29, 1946

[President George Albert Smith Journal] "Went home too weary to attend lecture of Arthur Gaeth. Emily had several friends in from lecture. I went to bed and missed the good company."

[Source: Journals of George Albert Smith]