Joseph Smith, Jr.

Records (55)

• mentioned Isaac Hale's sworn affidavit (March 20, 1834): First met JS Nov 1825 as money-digger; describes JS as 'careless young man—not very well educated, and very saucy.' JS eloped with Emma without consent w
• mentioned Joseph Knight Sr.'s holograph reminiscences (10 pages, undated) recounting his interactions with Joseph Smith from circa 1826 through the organization of the Church in 1830. Knight, a prosperous farme
• mentioned JS's earliest autobiographical account. Reports marriage to Emma Hale Jan 18 1827 in Harmony; obtaining plates Sep 22 1827; move to Susquehanna in December 1827 assisted by Martin Harris ($50); Harris
• declarant JS's earliest autobiographical account. Reports marriage to Emma Hale Jan 18 1827 in Harmony; obtaining plates Sep 22 1827; move to Susquehanna in December 1827 assisted by Martin Harris ($50); Harris
• mentioned Peter Ingersoll swears: JS hired him in August 1827 to move Emma's furniture from Harmony to Manchester. At Hale's house, Isaac Hale wept, accusing JS of stealing his daughter and deceiving people by
• declarant Joseph wrote that he obtained the plates on September 21, 1827.
• recorder Joseph wrote that he obtained the plates on September 21, 1827.
• publisher Joseph wrote that he obtained the plates on September 21, 1827.
• declarant Joseph recorded that he translated characters from the plates between December 1827 and February 1828.
• recorder Joseph recorded that he translated characters from the plates between December 1827 and February 1828.
• publisher Joseph recorded that he translated characters from the plates between December 1827 and February 1828.
• declarant Joseph indicated that the plates were returned to him after a season and his wife began scribing for him.
• mentioned Lucy Mack Smith's complete Book 7: Martin Harris insists on taking 116 translated pages home to Palmyra; swears oath to show only 5 family; departs July 1828. Emma gives birth to son Alvin who dies sa
• mentioned BillionGraves record: burial of a 'Smith' on June 15, 1828 at McKune Cemetery, Oakland, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Record identifies name only as 'Smith.' Context (date matching Lucy Mack Smith
• declarant In a revelation, Joseph was told that he had been given the right to translate by God.
• mentioned JS writes to Oliver Cowdery from Harmony reporting his arrival home Oct 4, local opposition, book demand, Josiah Stowell horse purchase and book interest, and sends respects to Martin Harris and Cowde
• declarant JS writes to Oliver Cowdery from Harmony reporting his arrival home Oct 4, local opposition, book demand, Josiah Stowell horse purchase and book interest, and sends respects to Martin Harris and Cowde
• mentioned Oliver Cowdery replies to JS from Manchester, reporting receipt of JS's Oct 22 letter. Reports Hyrum Smith and Martin Harris visited Fayette; Harris planning to come to Harmony; printing slow at Grand
• mentioned Joseph Smith Jr. enters into legal agreement with Isaac Hale to purchase 13 acres 80 rods in Harmony, PA for $200 ($114 due May 1 1829, remainder May 1 1830). Witnessed by Oliver Cowdery and Samuel H.
• declarant Joseph receives revelation about his gift to translate; he should not claim any other spiritual gift at the time.
• declarant Joseph receives revelation that translation is done according to faith.
• declarant Revelation to Oliver about how Oliver cannot translate BOM.
• declarant In a revelation, God tells Oliver Cowdery through Joseph that he needs to study before translating.
• declarant Joseph describes the end of translating and the copyright deals with publishers.
• declarant The 1830 titlepage of the Book of Mormon states it was interpreted by the power of God.
• mentioned Isaac and Elizabeth Hale execute deed transferring 13 acres 80 rods in Harmony, PA to Joseph Smith Jr. for $200 (paid in full). Property bounded by Joseph McKune and Isaac Hale lands, Susquehanna Rive
• mentioned The 1833 Book of Commandments (precursor to Doctrine and Covenants) reportedly placed revelation headers for the April 6, 1830 church organization in Manchester, NY. The 1835 Doctrine and Covenants ch
• declarant Articles and Covenants of the Church teaching that God gave Joseph the means to translate.
• declarant Joseph records a revelation where God commands him to keep a record.
• declarant Ebenezer Robinson reports that Joseph says BOM translation process not intended for public reading.
• declarant Joseph writes how the Anthon incident reinforced the idea that JS needed to use the spectacles to translate the BOM.
• recorder Joseph writes how the Anthon incident reinforced the idea that JS needed to use the spectacles to translate the BOM.
• publisher Joseph writes how the Anthon incident reinforced the idea that JS needed to use the spectacles to translate the BOM.
• declarant Joseph translated the characters using spectacles prepared by the Lord.
• declarant Joseph receives revelation (now D&C 3) over lost pages/translation; God's plans will prevail in spite of errancy of men.
• declarant Joseph recorded a revelation that promised Oliver Cowdery the ability to translate if he was faithful.
• declarant Joseph said that the Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God.
• declarant D&C 107: when describing the President of the office of the High Priesthood, Joseph is called "a seer, a revelator, a translator, and a prophet."
• declarant Joseph said that he translated the Book of Mormon by the gift and power of God and could not translate when he was in transgression.
• declarant Joseph says that he translated the BoM with the Urim and Thummim.
• declarant Mulholland records the account of the BOM translation; Joseph used instruments he called U&T.
• declarant Joseph Smith’s history says Oliver Cowdery began work as his scribe on April 7, 1829.
• declarant John Whitmer said that he handled the plates and they were shown to him by a supernatural power.
• declarant Matthew Davis says that Joseph emphasized that the BOM was direct revelation from heaven.
• declarant D&C 124 mentions Joseph as a translator when describing the officers of the Church.
• declarant Joseph in Times and Seasons reports translated the Book of Mormon through the U&T.
• declarant Joseph Smith recorded a revelation where he stated how important it was to keep records.
• recorder Joseph Smith recorded a revelation where he stated how important it was to keep records.
• publisher Joseph Smith recorded a revelation where he stated how important it was to keep records.
• declarant Revelation (now D&C 3) printed in T&S: God will see that the BOM is delivered despite the errancy of men around it.
• declarant Times and Seasons reprints revelation of Joseph's where it is said Joseph translated the BOM through the Urim and Thummim.
• recorder Times and Seasons reprints revelation of Joseph's where it is said Joseph translated the BOM through the Urim and Thummim.
• publisher Times and Seasons reprints revelation of Joseph's where it is said Joseph translated the BOM through the Urim and Thummim.
• declarant Joseph wrote that he translated the BOM from hieroglyphs.
• declarant Joseph comments on translation process: he used the Urim and Thummim by the power of God.