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Church Officers in Iowa Territory, February–November 1841

Church Officers in Iowa Territory, February–November 1841

An October 1839 general conference of the church approved the organization of a of the church for members living across the from , Illinois, in eastern , Iowa Territory. By early 1841, the church organization in was referred to as a .

Presidency

On 5 October 1839, a general conference of the church appointed as president of the Iowa branch. On 19 October 1839, and were appointed as Smith’s counselors. At a meeting held on 24 April 1841, and were appointed as Smith’s counselors, replacing Cahoon and Wight. Smith, Pettegrew, and Nickerson acted as the presidency of the church in Iowa for the rest of the period between April and November 1841.

1 February–24 April 1841	24 April–30 November 1841
President	President
John Smith 16 July 1781–23 May 1854. Farmer. Born at Derryfield (later Manchester), Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Member of Congregational church. Appointed overseer of highways at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, 1810. Married... View Full Bio 6 Minutes and Discourses, 5–7 Oct. 1839.	John Smith 16 July 1781–23 May 1854. Farmer. Born at Derryfield (later Manchester), Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Member of Congregational church. Appointed overseer of highways at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York, 1810. Married... View Full Bio 7 Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.

Counselors	Counselors
Reynolds Cahoon 30 Apr. 1790–29 Apr. 1861. Farmer, tanner, builder. Born at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York. Son of William Cahoon Jr. and Mehitable Hodges. Married Thirza Stiles, 11 Dec. 1810. Moved to northeastern Ohio, 1811. Located at Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co.,... View Full Bio 8 Iowa Stake, Record, 19 Oct. 1839, 7; 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	David Pettegrew 29 July 1791–31 Dec. 1863. Farmer. Born in Weathersfield, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of William Pettegrew and Phoebe. Married Elizabeth Alden. Moved to Cincinnati. Master Mason of Harmony Masonic Lodge, Oct. 1820, in Cincinnati. Moved to Kelso, Dearborn Co... View Full Bio 9 Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
Lyman Wight 9 May 1796–31 Mar. 1858. Farmer. Born at Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Levi Wight Jr. and Sarah Corbin. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Benton, 5 Jan. 1823, at Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York. Moved to Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ... View Full Bio 10 Iowa Stake, Record, 19 Oct. 1839, 7; 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	Moses Nickerson 9 Mar. 1804–4 Mar. 1871. Tinsmith, merchant, farmer. Born at Cavendish, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Freeman Nickerson and Huldah Chapman. Moved to Mount Pleasant, Brantford Township, Wentworth Co. (later Brant Co.), Gore District (later in Ontario), Upper... View Full Bio 11 Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.

High Council

On 5 October 1839, a general conference of the church appointed twelve men to serve as a in . On 24 April 1841, , , and replaced council members , , and , respectively. The minutes for a conference held 7 August 1841 suggest that there were only nine members of the high council when the conference began. It is uncertain which three men were no longer members of the council, but , , and were appointed at that conference to fill the vacancies on the council.

1 February–24 April 1841	24 April–7 August 1841	7 August–30 November 1841
Asahel Smith 21 May 1773–22 July 1848. Farmer. Born at Windham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Moved to Dunbarton, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, 15 Apr. 1774; to Derryfield (later Manchester), Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, 1778;... View Full Bio 15 Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	Asahel Smith 21 May 1773–22 July 1848. Farmer. Born at Windham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Moved to Dunbarton, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, 15 Apr. 1774; to Derryfield (later Manchester), Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, 1778;... View Full Bio	Asahel Smith 21 May 1773–22 July 1848. Farmer. Born at Windham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Moved to Dunbarton, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, 15 Apr. 1774; to Derryfield (later Manchester), Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, 1778;... View Full Bio
David Pettegrew 29 July 1791–31 Dec. 1863. Farmer. Born in Weathersfield, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of William Pettegrew and Phoebe. Married Elizabeth Alden. Moved to Cincinnati. Master Mason of Harmony Masonic Lodge, Oct. 1820, in Cincinnati. Moved to Kelso, Dearborn Co... View Full Bio 16 Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5; 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	John Burk 4 Feb. 1793–8 June 1853. Innkeeper, farmer. Born in Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Charles Burke and Esther Robinson Bohannon. Married first Abigail Fellows, 13 Mar. 1821, in Fairfield. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1823. Baptized into... View Full Bio	John Burk 4 Feb. 1793–8 June 1853. Innkeeper, farmer. Born in Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Charles Burke and Esther Robinson Bohannon. Married first Abigail Fellows, 13 Mar. 1821, in Fairfield. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1823. Baptized into... View Full Bio
John Burk 4 Feb. 1793–8 June 1853. Innkeeper, farmer. Born in Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York. Son of Charles Burke and Esther Robinson Bohannon. Married first Abigail Fellows, 13 Mar. 1821, in Fairfield. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, by 1823. Baptized into... View Full Bio 17 Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	Elijah Fordham 12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized... View Full Bio	Elijah Fordham 12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized... View Full Bio
Elijah Fordham 12 Apr. 1798–9 Sept. 1879. Carpenter. Born at New York City. Son of George Fordham and Mary Baker. Married first Jane Ann Fisher, 23 Nov. 1822. Married second Bethiah Fisher, 12 Apr. 1830. Lived at Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan Territory, 1831–1833. Baptized... View Full Bio 18 Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	Abraham O. Smoot	Abraham O. Smoot
Abraham O. Smoot 19 Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	Willard Snow 6 May 1811–21 Aug. 1853. Farmer. Born in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont. Lived at Waterford, Caledonia Co., by 1820. Son of Levi Snow and Lucina Streeter. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Orson Pratt, 18 June 1833. Moved... View Full Bio	James Newberry 29 May 1791–10 July 1880. Farmer. Born in Warwick, Orange Co., New York. Son of John Newberry and Jemima Benedict. Married first Mary Smith, 24 Aug. 1811. Moved to Brownhelm, Lorain Co., Ohio, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... View Full Bio
George Pitkin 16 May 1801–26 Nov. 1873. Sheriff, farmer, teacher. Born in Hartford, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Paul Pitkin and Abigail Lothrop. Moved to Hiram, Portage Co., Ohio, by 1820. Sheriff of Portage Co. Married first Amanda Egglestone, 8 Feb. 1829, in Portage... View Full Bio 20 Iowa Stake, Record, 4 Jan. 1840, 16; 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	John Patten 14 Apr. 1787–12 Mar. 1847. Physician, farmer. Born in New Hampshire. Son of Benoni Patten and Edith Cole. Married first Abigail Stiles, 5 May 1810, in Vermont. Wife died, 19 Sept. 1821. Married second Hannah Ingersol, 25 Apr. 1824, in Greene Co., Indiana.... View Full Bio	Willard Snow 6 May 1811–21 Aug. 1853. Farmer. Born in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont. Lived at Waterford, Caledonia Co., by 1820. Son of Levi Snow and Lucina Streeter. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Orson Pratt, 18 June 1833. Moved... View Full Bio
Willard Snow 6 May 1811–21 Aug. 1853. Farmer. Born in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont. Lived at Waterford, Caledonia Co., by 1820. Son of Levi Snow and Lucina Streeter. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Orson Pratt, 18 June 1833. Moved... View Full Bio 21 Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	John Badger View Full Bio	John Patten 14 Apr. 1787–12 Mar. 1847. Physician, farmer. Born in New Hampshire. Son of Benoni Patten and Edith Cole. Married first Abigail Stiles, 5 May 1810, in Vermont. Wife died, 19 Sept. 1821. Married second Hannah Ingersol, 25 Apr. 1824, in Greene Co., Indiana.... View Full Bio
John Patten 14 Apr. 1787–12 Mar. 1847. Physician, farmer. Born in New Hampshire. Son of Benoni Patten and Edith Cole. Married first Abigail Stiles, 5 May 1810, in Vermont. Wife died, 19 Sept. 1821. Married second Hannah Ingersol, 25 Apr. 1824, in Greene Co., Indiana.... View Full Bio 22 Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	Wheeler Baldwin 7 Mar. 1793–11 May 1887. Farmer, cobbler, clergyman. Born in New York. Married first Mary Porter, 12 Jan. 1812, in Schoharie, Schoharie Co., New York. Served in War of 1812. Lived in Broome, Schoharie Co., New York, 1820. Moved to Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co... View Full Bio	John Badger View Full Bio
Erastus Snow 9 Nov. 1818–27 May 1888. Farmer, teacher, merchant, publisher, manufacturer. Born at St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., Vermont. Son of Levi Snow and Lucina Streeter. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by William Snow, 3 Feb. 1833, at Charleston... View Full Bio 23 Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5; 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	James Newberry 29 May 1791–10 July 1880. Farmer. Born in Warwick, Orange Co., New York. Son of John Newberry and Jemima Benedict. Married first Mary Smith, 24 Aug. 1811. Moved to Brownhelm, Lorain Co., Ohio, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... View Full Bio	James Emmett 22 Feb. 1803–28 Dec. 1852. Farmer, policeman, explorer, miner. Born at Boone Co., Kentucky. Son of Silas Emmett and Elizabeth Trowbridge. Married Phebe Jane Simpson, 13 Apr. 1823. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1831, in Boone Co... View Full Bio
John Badger View Full Bio 24 Iowa Stake, Record, 12 July 1840, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	James Emmett 22 Feb. 1803–28 Dec. 1852. Farmer, policeman, explorer, miner. Born at Boone Co., Kentucky. Son of Silas Emmett and Elizabeth Trowbridge. Married Phebe Jane Simpson, 13 Apr. 1823. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1831, in Boone Co... View Full Bio 25 Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	Joseph Kingsbury 2 May 1812–15 Oct. 1898. Mining superintendent, store clerk, teacher, farmer, ferry operator, tithing storehouse supervisor, Temple Square guide. Born at Enfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Solomon Kingsbury and Bathsheba Amanda Pease. Moved from Enfield... View Full Bio
Wheeler Baldwin 7 Mar. 1793–11 May 1887. Farmer, cobbler, clergyman. Born in New York. Married first Mary Porter, 12 Jan. 1812, in Schoharie, Schoharie Co., New York. Served in War of 1812. Lived in Broome, Schoharie Co., New York, 1820. Moved to Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co... View Full Bio 26 Iowa Stake, Record, 12 July 1840, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	Joseph Kingsbury 2 May 1812–15 Oct. 1898. Mining superintendent, store clerk, teacher, farmer, ferry operator, tithing storehouse supervisor, Temple Square guide. Born at Enfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Solomon Kingsbury and Bathsheba Amanda Pease. Moved from Enfield... View Full Bio 27 Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	William Clayton 17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber... View Full Bio
James Newberry 29 May 1791–10 July 1880. Farmer. Born in Warwick, Orange Co., New York. Son of John Newberry and Jemima Benedict. Married first Mary Smith, 24 Aug. 1811. Moved to Brownhelm, Lorain Co., Ohio, by 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... View Full Bio 28 Iowa Stake, Record, 12 July 1840, 6. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	William Clayton 17 July 1814–4 Dec. 1879. Bookkeeper, clerk. Born at Charnock Moss, Penwortham, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Clayton and Ann Critchley. Married Ruth Moon, 9 Oct. 1836, at Penwortham. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Heber... View Full Bio 29 Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.	John Killian 25 Apr. 1796–10 Nov. 1858. Born in Lincoln Co., North Carolina. Son of Phillip Killian and Mary Hockins. Moved to Missouri. Married first Lydia Ann Hopper Conley, 25 Aug. 1818, in Howard Co., Missouri. Moved to Lexington, Lillard Co., Missouri, 1818. Moved... View Full Bio 30 Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
		Rufus Fisher View Full Bio 31 Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
		John Lowery View Full Bio 32 Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101. Comprehensive Works Cited Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.

Bishopric

was appointed over the Iowa branch on 12 July 1840. By 19 December 1840, and had been appointed as counselors to Smith. They continued to function in these positions throughout 1841.

1 February–30 November 1841

Bishop

Counselors

1
Minutes and Discourses, 5–7 Oct. 1839.
2
“To Saints Abroad,” Times and Seasons, 1 June 1841, 2:434.
Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
3
Minutes and Discourses, 5–7 Oct. 1839.
4
Iowa Stake, Record, 19 Oct. 1839, 7.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
5
Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
6
Minutes and Discourses, 5–7 Oct. 1839.
7
Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
8
Iowa Stake, Record, 19 Oct. 1839, 7; 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
9
Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
10
Iowa Stake, Record, 19 Oct. 1839, 7; 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
11
Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
12
Minutes and Discourses, 5–7 Oct. 1839.
13
Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
14
Iowa Stake, Record, 1839–1841, 101.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
15
Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
16
Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5; 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
17
Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
18
Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
19
Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
20
Iowa Stake, Record, 4 Jan. 1840, 16; 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
21
Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
22
Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
23
Iowa Stake, Record, 5 Oct. 1839, 5; 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
24
Iowa Stake, Record, 12 July 1840, 6.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
25
Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
26
Iowa Stake, Record, 12 July 1840, 6.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
27
Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
28
Iowa Stake, Record, 12 July 1840, 6.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
29
Iowa Stake, Record, 24 Apr. 1841, 99.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
30
Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
31
Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
32
Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
33
Iowa Stake, Record, 12 July 1840, 6.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
34
Nashville, IA, Branch Minutes, 19 Dec. 1840, Elias Smith, Papers, CHL; Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101.
Nashville, IA, Branch Minutes, 19 Dec. 1840. Elias Smith, Papers, 1834–1846. CHL. MS 7062, fd. 6.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
35
Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
36
Iowa Stake, Record, 12 July 1840, 6.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
37
Nashville, IA, Branch Minutes, 19 Dec. 1840, Elias Smith, Papers, CHL; Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101.
Nashville, IA, Branch Minutes, 19 Dec. 1840. Elias Smith, Papers, 1834–1846. CHL. MS 7062, fd. 6.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.
38
Nashville, IA, Branch Minutes, 19 Dec. 1840, Elias Smith, Papers, CHL; Iowa Stake, Record, 7 Aug. 1841, 101.
Nashville, IA, Branch Minutes, 19 Dec. 1840. Elias Smith, Papers, 1834–1846. CHL. MS 7062, fd. 6.
Iowa Stake, Record. / Iowa Stake. “Church Record,” 1840–1841. CHL. LR 7817 21.

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