The Historical Record Volume 9

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 Excerpt: ...October!.--At the GeneralConference held in Nauvoo Wm. Marks was rejected as President of the Stake and John Smith appointed in his stead. Oct. 8.--A reorganization of the Seventies took place in the General Conference at Nauvoo. At the close eleven quorums were filled and properly organized, and about forty Elders organized as a part of the 12th quorum. The senior Presidents of these twelve quorums of Seventies were Joseph Young (1st), Edson Barney (2nd), Elias Hutchins (3rd), Jacob Gates (4th), Henry Jacobs (5th), Israel Barlow (6th), Randolph Alexander (7th), John Pack (8th), Philip Ettleman (9th), A. P. Rockwood (10th), Jesse P. Harmon (11th) and Hyrum Dayton (12th). About the same time the 16th quorum of Seventies was organized, with Dana Jacobs as senior President. November 23.--Edward Hunter was ordained a Bishop and set apart to take care of the 5th Ward in Nauvoo. December 1.--Elder P. P. Pratt was appointed to go to the city of New York to regulate and counsel the emigration from Europe and preside over all the eastern branches of the Church. Dec. 22.--The 13th, 14thand 15th quorums of Seventies were organized in Nauvoo, with Charles Bird, Jonathan Dunham and John Lytle as senior Presidents. 1845. January 3.--Elder W. Woodruff and accompanying missionaries arrived at Liverpool, England. Wilford Woodruff succeeded Reuben Hedlock as President of the European Mission. Jan. 12. The 17th quorum of Seventies was organized in Nauvoo, with Daniel M. Kepsher as senior President. Jan. 17.--The ship Palmyra sailed from Liverpool, England, with a company of Saints, under the direction of Amos Fielding, bound for Nauvoo. Jan. 26.--The 18th quorum of Seventies was organized in Nauvoo, with John W. Bell as senior President. Jan---During this month the Legislature..