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The Saints Flee from Ohio to Missouri

… that they forced the steadfast members of the Church in Ohio to flee to Missouri in order to escape persecution. This … The historic background to the “Great Apostasy” in Ohio began soon after the Saints completed construction of … shops in the community.” [5] Unfortunately, the state of Ohio refused to grant a bank charter to the Mormons or …

"Why the Ohio? Lessons from the Command to Gather"

… The command for the Saints to move from New York to Ohio, found in sections 37 and 38 of the Doctrine and … similar periods of perplexity in our own lives. “Go to the Ohio” (Doctrine and Covenants 37:1)—Setting Up the “Why” The … Along the way, they experienced great success in the Ohio community of Kirtland. Following a monthlong preaching …

Oliver Cowdery's Legal Practice in Tiffin, Ohio

… probably of Oliver Cowdery. Cowdery was living in Tiffin, Ohio, practicing law during the time J.P. Ball, one of the … in the United States, was traveling throughout Ohio taking daguerreotypes of prominent people. During the … Story’s Commentaries I Vol., Wheaten’s International, Ohio’s reports, Missouri Doc. Statute 1 Vol. and have sent …

The Ohio, Missouri, and Nauvoo Periods, 1831–44

… the restored gospel to the communities of northeastern Ohio. Before they resumed their journey, the missionaries … thirty-five of these members lived in Kirtland, Ohio, a community directly east of what is today metropolitan … organized Church in New York to “assemble together at the Ohio.” He and his family moved to Kirtland by early February …

Sharing Authority: Developing the First Presidency in Ohio

… The development of a First Presidency in Kirtland, Ohio, began with the restoration of priesthood authority to … received priesthood keys, Oliver did also—including in Ohio in 1836 when Moses, Elias, and Elijah conferred “the … 1831 conference held at the Johnson home in Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith received revelations at the Hiram …

New York, Ohio, and Missouri, 1800-1834

… continued their journey until they arrived at Kirtland Ohio there they found a large opening. Many belived and came … the Coalesville branch began to make preparations to go to Ohio. [71] … Joseph Smith History … [72] Towards the latter … Sidney Rigdon ^&^ Edward Partridge started for Kirtland Ohio … Version 1 … As might be expected we wer obliged to …

Conquest of the Heart: Implementing the Law of Consecration in Missouri and Ohio

… in turn, led to the Church headquarters being located in Ohio, where Joseph Smith received initial principles of the … Baptist preacher named Sidney Rigdon in northeastern Ohio. Rigdon and Pratt were seekers. They acknowledged that … Pratt and many of his associates in that region of Ohio embraced Rigdon’s brand of Reformed Baptist faith. …

Kirtland, Ohio: A Guide to Family History and Historical Sources

… Kirtland, Ohio, is of unique historical interest because of its roots … of the Kirtland Temple and maps of the area. … Kirtland, Ohio: A Guide to Family History and Historical Sources …

Why the Ohio? Why Anything in My Life? Lessons from the Command to Gather

… The command for the Saints to move from New York to Ohio presented a significant "why" moment for the early members. (Kirtland Temple, Kirtland, Ohio). Intellectual Reserve, Inc. “When you face adversity,” … The command for the Saints to move from New York to Ohio, found in sections 37 and 38 of the Doctrine and …

Regional Studies in Latter-day Saint Church History: Ohio and Upper Canada

… Volume 6 in the Regional Studies Series Ohio became the first gathering place for the Saints in this … expedient in me that they should assemble together at the Ohio" (D&C 37:3). Members of the Church in New York responded … to this command by gathering in and around Kirtland, Ohio, where the Lord promised that He would give them His law …