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Ecclesiastical Officers and Church Appointees, 1839–1844

Ecclesiastical Officers and Church Appointees

The following charts show the general leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as local ecclesiastical officers in , Illinois, between 1839 and June 1844. The charts also identify several positions within the church’s organization which individuals were appointed to fill, including the temple recorder, the Nauvoo , and .

First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve, and Patriarch

The following chart shows the members of the First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, and the church patriarch, with their dates of service. By 1839 the titles and offices of the First Presidency, which had varied in earlier years, were relatively stable, consisting of a president and two counselors; flexibility in its organization is evident, however, in positions held by , , and . The responsibilities of the members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, whose duties had been proselytizing and overseeing scattered branches of the church, expanded in as they took on significant administrative tasks. After the deaths of JS and on 27 June 1844, the First Presidency dissolved and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presided over the church until was sustained as church president in December 1847. For more information on the following individuals and their terms of service, see the Biographical Directory on the Joseph Smith Papers website.

First Presidency
President
Joseph Smith Jr.	6 Apr. 1830 1 Revelation, 6 Apr. 1830 [D&C 21]. –27 June 1844 2 JS died on 27 June 1844. (Richards, Journal, 27 June 1844; “Awful Assassination of Joseph and Hyrum Smith,” Times and Seasons, 1 July 1844, 5:560–561.) Comprehensive Works Cited Richards, Willard. Journals, 1836–1853. Willard Richards, Papers, 1821–1854. CHL. MS 1490, boxes 1–2. Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Associate President 3 The term “associate president” was applied by later historians to describe Hyrum Smith’s unusual office or role in the First Presidency, but it was not used during his lifetime. A revelation dated 19 January 1841 named Hyrum Smith church patriarch as well as “a prophet, seer, and a revelator” to the church. He was to “act in concert” with Joseph Smith, who would “show unto him the keys whereby he may ask and receive, and be crowned with the same blessing, and glory, and honor, and priesthood, and gifts of the priesthood, that once were put upon . . . Oliver Cowdery.” Cowdery had received the keys of the priesthood in connection with Joseph Smith, had been sustained as “Second Elder of the Church” on 6 April 1830, and had served in the church’s presidency from December 1834 to April 1838 under the titles “assistant president” and “assistant Councillor.”
Hyrum Smith 9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co., by... View Full Bio	19 Jan. 1841 4 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]. –27 June 1844 5 Hyrum Smith died on 27 June 1844. (Richards, Journal, 27 June 1844; “Awful Assassination of Joseph and Hyrum Smith,” Times and Seasons, 1 July 1844, 5:560–561.) Comprehensive Works Cited Richards, Willard. Journals, 1836–1853. Willard Richards, Papers, 1821–1854. CHL. MS 1490, boxes 1–2. Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Counselors
Sidney Rigdon 19 Feb. 1793–14 July 1876. Tanner, farmer, minister. Born at St. Clair, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Son of William Rigdon and Nancy Gallaher. Joined United Baptists, ca. 1818. Preached at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, and vicinity, 1819–1821. Married Phebe... View Full Bio	8 Mar. 1832 6 Note, 8 Mar. 1832. –27 June 1844 7 Upon the death of JS, the First Presidency was dissolved.
Hyrum Smith 9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co., by... View Full Bio	7 Nov. 1837 8 Minutes, 7 Nov. 1837. –19 Jan. 1841 9 Hyrum Smith was appointed church patriarch on 19 January 1841 and was replaced as a counselor in the First Presidency by William Law. (Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124].)
William Law 8 Sept. 1809–12/19 Jan. 1892. Merchant, millwright, physician. Born in Co. Tyrone, Ireland. Son of Richard Law and Ann Hunter. Immigrated to U.S. and settled in Springfield Township, Mercer Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Moved to Delaware Township, Mercer Co... View Full Bio 10 Law replaced Hyrum Smith as a counselor in the First Presidency when Smith was called as church patriarch and associate president.	19 Jan. 1841 11 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]. –before 8 Jan. 1844 12 Law, Record of Doings, 8 Jan. 1844, in Cook, William Law, 46; see also JS, Journal, 8 Jan. 1844. Comprehensive Works Cited Cook, Lyndon W. William Law: Biographical Essay, Nauvoo Diary, Correspondence, Interview. Orem, UT: Grandin Book, 1994.
Amasa Lyman 30 Mar. 1813–4 Feb. 1877. Boatman, gunsmith, farmer. Born at Lyman, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Son of Roswell Lyman and Martha Mason. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Lyman E. Johnson, 27 Apr. 1832. Moved to Hiram, Portage Co.... View Full Bio 13 For a discussion of Lyman’s temporary positions in the Quorum of the Twelve and the First Presidency in the 1840s, see JSP, J2:255n354. Comprehensive Works Cited JSP, J2 / Hedges, Andrew H., Alex D. Smith, and Richard Lloyd Anderson, eds. Journals, Volume 2: December 1841–April 1843. Vol. 2 of the Journals series of The Joseph Smith Papers, edited by Dean C. Jessee, Ronald K. Esplin, and Richard Lyman Bushman. Salt Lake City: Church Historian’s Press, 2011.	Ca. 4 Feb. 1843 14 JS, Journal, 4 Feb. 1843; see also Woodruff, Journal, [20] Jan. 1843. Comprehensive Works Cited Woodruff, Wilford. Journals, 1833–1898. Wilford Woodruff, Journals and Papers, 1828–1898. CHL. MS 1352. –27 June 1844 15 Upon the death of JS, the First Presidency was dissolved.
Assistant President
John C. Bennett 3 Aug. 1804–5 Aug. 1867. Physician, minister, poultry breeder. Born at Fairhaven, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Bennett and Abigail Cook. Moved to Marietta, Washington Co., Ohio, 1808; to Massachusetts, 1812; and back to Marietta, 1822. Married ... View Full Bio 16 Bennett was appointed assistant president until Sidney Rigdon’s health improved.	8 Apr. 1841 17 “Minutes of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, 15 Apr. 1841, 2:387. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –11 May 1842 18 On 15 June 1842, church leaders published a notice saying they had chosen to “withdraw the hand of fellowship from General John C. Bennett” effective 11 May 1842. (“Notice,” Times and Seasons, 15 June 1842, 3:830.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

Quorum of the Twelve
President
Brigham Young 1 June 1801–29 Aug. 1877. Carpenter, painter, glazier, colonizer. Born at Whitingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Brought up in Methodist household; later joined Methodist church. Moved to Sherburne, Chenango Co., New... View Full Bio 19 Brigham Young was ordained an apostle and chosen as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve on 14 February 1835 and sustained as president of the Quorum of the Twelve on 14 April 1840. (Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Record, 14 Feb. 1835; Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 Feb. 1835; Brigham Young, Preston, England, to “the Saints,” 17 Apr. 1840, Times and Seasons, June 1840, 1:119.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.	14 Feb. 1835 20 Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Record, 14 Feb. 1835; Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 Feb. 1835. –27 Dec. 1847 21 At a church conference held on 27 December 1847 in Iowa, Brigham Young was chosen and sustained as president of the Church. (General Church Minutes, 27 Dec. 1847.)
Members
Heber C. Kimball 14 June 1801–22 June 1868. Blacksmith, potter. Born at Sheldon, Franklin Co., Vermont. Son of Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Married Vilate Murray, 22 Nov. 1822, at Mendon, Monroe Co., New York. Member of Baptist church at Mendon, 1831. Baptized... View Full Bio	14 Feb. 1835 22 Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Record, 14 Feb. 1835; Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 Feb. 1835. –27 Dec. 1847 23 At a church conference held on 27 December 1847 in Iowa, Heber C. Kimball was chosen and sustained as a counselor to Brigham Young. (General Church Minutes, 27 Dec. 1847.)
Orson Hyde 8 Jan. 1805–28 Nov. 1878. Laborer, clerk, storekeeper, teacher, editor, businessman, lawyer, judge. Born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Connecticut. Son of Nathan Hyde and Sally Thorpe. Moved to Derby, New Haven Co., 1812. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio, ... View Full Bio	14 Feb. 1835 24 Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Record, 14 Feb. 1835; Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 Feb. 1835. –4 May 1839; 25 General Church Minutes, 4 May 1839. 27 June 1839 26 JS, Journal, 27 June 1839; Woodruff, Journal, 27 June 1839. Comprehensive Works Cited Woodruff, Wilford. Journals, 1833–1898. Wilford Woodruff, Journals and Papers, 1828–1898. CHL. MS 1352. –28 Nov. 1878 27 Hyde died on 28 November 1878. (“Death of Elder Orson Hyde,” Deseret News, 4 Dec. 1878, 696.) Comprehensive Works Cited Deseret News. Salt Lake City. 1850–.
Parley P. Pratt 12 Apr. 1807–13 May 1857. Farmer, editor, publisher, teacher, school administrator, legislator, explorer, author. Born at Burlington, Otsego Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Traveled west with brother William to acquire land, 1823.... View Full Bio	14 Feb. 1835 28 Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Record, 14 Feb. 1835; Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 Feb. 1835. –13 May 1857 29 Pratt died on 13 May 1857. (Pratt, “Murder of Parley P. Pratt,” 225–256.) Comprehensive Works Cited Pratt, Steven. “Eleanor McLean and the Murder of Parley P. Pratt.” BYU Studies 15 (Winter 1975): 225–256.
William Smith 13 Mar. 1811–13 Nov. 1893. Farmer, newspaper editor. Born at Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811; to Norwich, Windsor Co., 1813; and to Palmyra, Ontario Co., New York, 1816... View Full Bio	14 Feb. 1835 30 Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Record, 14 Feb. 1835; Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 Feb. 1835. –4 May 1839; 31 General Church Minutes, 4 May 1839. 25 May 1839 32 Woodruff, Journal, 25 May 1839. Comprehensive Works Cited Woodruff, Wilford. Journals, 1833–1898. Wilford Woodruff, Journals and Papers, 1828–1898. CHL. MS 1352. –6 Oct. 1845 33 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1008. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Orson Pratt 19 Sept. 1811–3 Oct. 1881. Farmer, writer, teacher, merchant, surveyor, editor, publisher. Born at Hartford, Washington Co., New York. Son of Jared Pratt and Charity Dickinson. Moved to New Lebanon, Columbia Co., New York, 1814; to Canaan, Columbia Co., fall... View Full Bio	14 Feb. 1835 34 Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Record, 14 Feb. 1835; Minutes, Discourse, and Blessings, 14–15 Feb. 1835. –20 Aug. 1842; 35 Historian’s Office, Brigham Young History Drafts, 64; Woodruff, Journal, 10 Aug.–18 Sept. 1842. Comprehensive Works Cited Historian’s Office. Brigham Young History Drafts, 1856–1858. CHL. CR 100 475, box 1, fd. 5. Woodruff, Wilford. Journals, 1833–1898. Wilford Woodruff, Journals and Papers, 1828–1898. CHL. MS 1352. 20 Jan. 1843 36 Historian’s Office, Brigham Young History Drafts, 66–67; JS, Journal, 20 Jan. 1843. Comprehensive Works Cited Historian’s Office. Brigham Young History Drafts, 1856–1858. CHL. CR 100 475, box 1, fd. 5. –3 Oct. 1881 37 Pratt died on 3 October 1881. (“Death of Apostle Orson Pratt,” Deseret News, 5 Oct. 1881, 8.) Comprehensive Works Cited Deseret News. Salt Lake City. 1850–.
John E. Page 25 Feb. 1799–14 Oct. 1867. Born at Trenton, Oneida Co., New York. Son of Ebenezer Page and Rachel Hill. Married first Betsey Thompson, 1831, in Huron Co., Ohio. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Emer Harris, 18 Aug. 1833, at Brownhelm... View Full Bio	19 Dec. 1838 38 Minute Book 2, 19 Dec. 1838; see also Revelation, 8 July 1838–A. –9 Feb. 1846 39 Brigham Young and Others, Nauvoo, IL, to “the Saints of God,” 9 Feb. 1846, Brigham Young Office Files, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Brigham Young Office Files, 1832–1878. CHL. CR 1234 1.
John Taylor 1 Nov. 1808–25 July 1887. Preacher, editor, publisher, politician. Born at Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England. Son of James Taylor and Agnes Taylor, members of Church of England. Around age sixteen, joined Methodist church and was local preacher. Migrated ... View Full Bio	19 Dec. 1838 40 Minute Book 2, 19 Dec. 1838; see also Revelation, 8 July 1838–A. –10 Oct. 1880 41 Taylor was sustained as president of the Church on 10 October 1880. (“Fifth Day. Sunday October 10th, 1880,” Deseret Evening News, 11 Oct. 1880, 2.) Comprehensive Works Cited Deseret News. Salt Lake City. 1850–.
Wilford Woodruff 1 Mar. 1807–2 Sept. 1898. Farmer, miller. Born at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Son of Aphek Woodruff and Beulah Thompson. Moved to Richland, Oswego Co., New York, 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Zera Pulsipher,... View Full Bio	26 Apr. 1839 42 General Church Minutes, 26 Apr. 1839; see also Revelation, 8 July 1838–A. –7 Apr. 1889 43 Woodruff was sustained as president of the Church on 7 April 1889. (Woodruff, Journal, 7 Apr. 1889.) Comprehensive Works Cited Woodruff, Wilford. Journals, 1833–1898. Wilford Woodruff, Journals and Papers, 1828–1898. CHL. MS 1352.
George A. Smith 26 June 1817–1 Sept. 1875. Born at Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., New York. Son of John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Joseph H. Wakefield, 10 Sept. 1832, at Potsdam. Moved to Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio,... View Full Bio	26 Apr. 1839 44 General Church Minutes, 26 Apr. 1839. –7 Oct. 1868 45 George A. Smith was sustained as a counselor to Brigham Young on 7 October 1868. (“Thirty-Eighth Semi-Annual Conference,” Deseret News, 14 Oct. 1868, 2.) Comprehensive Works Cited Deseret News. Salt Lake City. 1850–.
Willard Richards 24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co... View Full Bio	14 Apr. 1840 46 Brigham Young and Others, Nauvoo, IL, to “the Saints of God,” 9 Feb. 1846, Brigham Young Office Files, CHL; see also Revelation, 8 July 1838–A; Minute Book 2, 19 Dec. 1838. Comprehensive Works Cited Brigham Young Office Files, 1832–1878. CHL. CR 1234 1. –27 Dec. 1847 47 At a church conference held on 27 December 1847 in Iowa, Willard Richards was chosen and sustained as a counselor to Brigham Young. (General Church Minutes, 27 Dec. 1847.)
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	8 Apr. 1841 48 Minutes, 7–11 Apr. 1841. –3 Dec. 1848 49 General Church Minutes, 3 Dec. 1848; Brigham Young, Manuscript History, 3 Dec. 1848, 85, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Young, Brigham. Manuscript History, 1844–1879. Vols. 13–69. Historian’s Office History of the Church, 1839–ca. 1882, CHL. CR 100 102.
Amasa Lyman 30 Mar. 1813–4 Feb. 1877. Boatman, gunsmith, farmer. Born at Lyman, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Son of Roswell Lyman and Martha Mason. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Lyman E. Johnson, 27 Apr. 1832. Moved to Hiram, Portage Co.... View Full Bio 50 For a discussion of Lyman’s temporary positions in the Quorum of the Twelve and the First Presidency in the 1840s, see JSP, J2:255n354. Comprehensive Works Cited JSP, J2 / Hedges, Andrew H., Alex D. Smith, and Richard Lloyd Anderson, eds. Journals, Volume 2: December 1841–April 1843. Vol. 2 of the Journals series of The Joseph Smith Papers, edited by Dean C. Jessee, Ronald K. Esplin, and Richard Lyman Bushman. Salt Lake City: Church Historian’s Press, 2011.	20 Aug. 1842 51 Historian’s Office, JS History, draft notes, 20 Jan. 1843; Amasa Lyman, Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, to Wilford Woodruff, 23 Aug. 1866, Historian’s Office, Histories of the Twelve, ca. 1858–1880, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Historian’s Office. Joseph Smith History Draft Notes, ca. 1839–1856. CHL. CR 100 92. Historian’s Office. Histories of the Twelve, 1856–1858, 1861. CHL. CR 100 93. –20 Jan. 1843; 52 Woodruff, Journal, [20] Jan. 1843. Comprehensive Works Cited Woodruff, Wilford. Journals, 1833–1898. Wilford Woodruff, Journals and Papers, 1828–1898. CHL. MS 1352. 8 Aug. 1844 53 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –6 Oct. 1867 54 Woodruff, Journal, 6 Oct. 1867. Comprehensive Works Cited Woodruff, Wilford. Journals, 1833–1898. Wilford Woodruff, Journals and Papers, 1828–1898. CHL. MS 1352.

Church Patriarch
Joseph Smith Sr. 12 July 1771–14 Sept. 1840. Cooper, farmer, teacher, merchant. Born at Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Nominal member of Congregationalist church at Topsfield. Married to Lucy Mack by Seth Austin, 24 Jan. 1796, at Tunbridge... View Full Bio	6 Dec. 1834 55 JS History, 1834–1836, 20; Patriarchal Blessings, 1:8–9. Comprehensive Works Cited JS History, 1834–1836 / Smith, Joseph, et al. History, 1834–1836. In Joseph Smith et al., History, 1838–1856, vol. A-1, back of book (earliest numbering), 9–20, 46–187. Historian's Office, History of the Church, 1839–ca. 1882. CHL. CR 100 102, box 1, vol. 1. Patriarchal Blessings, 1833–. CHL. CR 500 2. –14 Sept. 1840 56 Joseph Smith Sr. died on 14 September 1840. (Eliza R. Snow, “Elegy,” Times and Seasons, Oct. 1840, 1:190–191.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Hyrum Smith 9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co., by... View Full Bio	19 Jan. 1841 57 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]. –27 June 1844 58 Hyrum Smith died on 27 June 1844. (Richards, Journal, 27 June 1844; “Awful Assassination of Joseph and Hyrum Smith,” Times and Seasons, 1 July 1844, 5:560–561.) Comprehensive Works Cited Richards, Willard. Journals, 1836–1853. Willard Richards, Papers, 1821–1854. CHL. MS 1490, boxes 1–2. Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

Presidents of the Seventy

The following chart lists the individuals who presided over the Quorum of the Seventy. Seventy was an office in the Melchizedek Priesthood patterned after the seventy individuals referred to in the New Testament (Luke 10:1–17) who were given certain powers and authority. According to a JS revelation, they were to “act in the name of the Lord, under the direction of the twelve . . . in building up the church and regulating all the affairs of the same, in all nations.” Unlike other ecclesiastical organizations, over which a president and two counselors presided, the Quorum of the Seventy was led by seven presidents.

Presidents of the Seventy
Joseph Young 7 Apr. 1797–16 July 1881. Farmer, painter, glazier. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Young and Abigail (Nabby) Howe. Moved to Auburn, Cayuga Co., New York, before 1830. Joined Methodist church, before Apr. 1832. Baptized into Church... View Full Bio	28 Feb. 1835 59 Young, History of the Organization of the Seventies, 1–2. Comprehensive Works Cited Young, Joseph, Sr. History of the Organization of the Seventies: Names of First and Second Quorums. Items in Relation to the First Presidency of the Seventies. Also, a Brief Glance at Enoch and His City. Embellished with a Likeness of Joseph Smith, the Prophet, and a View of the Kirtland Temple. Salt Lake City: Deseret News Steam Printing Establishment, 1878. –after 6 Oct. 1845 60 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1009. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
James Foster 1 Apr. 1786–12 Dec. 1846. Born at Hillsborough, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Vienna, Kennebec Co., Maine, by Feb, 1811. Married Abigail Glidden, 29 Feb. 1811, at Vienna. Moved to Lyons, Wayne Co., New York, by 1824. Baptized into Church of Jesus... View Full Bio	6 Apr. 1837 61 Record of Seventies, bk. A, 6 Apr. 1837, 18. Comprehensive Works Cited Record of Seventies / First Council of the Seventy. “Book of Records,” 1837–1843. Bk. A. In First Council of the Seventy, Records, 1837–1885. CHL. CR 3 51, box 1, fd. 1. –6 Oct. 1844 62 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Daniel Miles 23 July 1772–12 Oct. 1845. Born at Sanbornton, Belknap Co., New Hampshire. Son of Josiah Miles and Marah Sanborn. Married Electa Chamberlin, 30 Sept. 1813. Moved to Bath, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, by 1820. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-... View Full Bio	6 Apr. 1837 63 Record of Seventies, bk. A, 6 Apr. 1837, 18. Comprehensive Works Cited Record of Seventies / First Council of the Seventy. “Book of Records,” 1837–1843. Bk. A. In First Council of the Seventy, Records, 1837–1885. CHL. CR 3 51, box 1, fd. 1. –after 6 Oct. 1845 64 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1009. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Josiah Butterfield 13 Mar. 1795–3 Mar. 1871. Farmer, stockman. Born at Dunstable, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Abel Butterfield and Mercy Farnsworth. Married first Polly Moulton, 30 Oct. 1819. Moved to Buxton, York Co., Maine, 1820. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ... View Full Bio	6 Apr. 1837 65 Record of Seventies, bk. A, 6 Apr. 1837, 18. Comprehensive Works Cited Record of Seventies / First Council of the Seventy. “Book of Records,” 1837–1843. Bk. A. In First Council of the Seventy, Records, 1837–1885. CHL. CR 3 51, box 1, fd. 1. –6 Oct. 1844 66 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Levi Hancock 7 Apr. 1803–10 June 1882. Born at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Son of Thomas Hancock III and Amy Ward. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 16 Nov. 1830, at Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio. Married Clarissa Reed, 20 Mar. 1831.... View Full Bio	28 Feb. 1835 67 Young, History of the Organization of the Seventies, 1–2; see also Minutes, 3 Sept. 1837; Record of Seventies, bk. A, 23. Comprehensive Works Cited Young, Joseph, Sr. History of the Organization of the Seventies: Names of First and Second Quorums. Items in Relation to the First Presidency of the Seventies. Also, a Brief Glance at Enoch and His City. Embellished with a Likeness of Joseph Smith, the Prophet, and a View of the Kirtland Temple. Salt Lake City: Deseret News Steam Printing Establishment, 1878. Record of Seventies / First Council of the Seventy. “Book of Records,” 1837–1843. Bk. A. In First Council of the Seventy, Records, 1837–1885. CHL. CR 3 51, box 1, fd. 1. –after 6 Oct. 1845 68 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1009. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Henry Harriman 9 June 1804–17 May 1891. Shoemaker, farmer. Born at Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Enoch Harriman and Sarah Brockbank/Brocklebank. Married Clarissa Boynton, 26 Apr. 1827, at Bradford. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by... View Full Bio	6 Feb. 1838 69 Record of Seventies, bk. A, 6 Feb. 1838, 41. Comprehensive Works Cited Record of Seventies / First Council of the Seventy. “Book of Records,” 1837–1843. Bk. A. In First Council of the Seventy, Records, 1837–1885. CHL. CR 3 51, box 1, fd. 1. –after 6 Oct. 1845 70 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1009. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Zera Pulsipher 24 June 1789–1 Jan. 1872. Miller, farmer. Born in Rockingham, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of John Pulsipher and Elizabeth Dutton. Married first Polley Randall, 6 Nov. 1810, in Rockingham. Wife died, ca. 1811. Moved to Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, ca. 1814... View Full Bio	6 Mar. 1838 71 Record of Seventies, bk. A, 6 Mar. 1838, 44. Comprehensive Works Cited Record of Seventies / First Council of the Seventy. “Book of Records,” 1837–1843. Bk. A. In First Council of the Seventy, Records, 1837–1885. CHL. CR 3 51, box 1, fd. 1. –after 6 Oct. 1845 72 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1009. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

Nauvoo Ecclesiastical Officers

The following charts identify members of the stake presidency and high council as well as bishops in Nauvoo. In 1834 the , Ohio, high council was organized and granted appellate authority over the disciplinary decisions made by other high councils and branches of the church. The high council of the church at Nauvoo also exercised this power, overturning on appeal multiple decisions that were first adjudicated by local branches outside of Nauvoo. Note that this chart does not capture temporary service on the high council due to deaths, resignations, transfers of position, or members being away from Nauvoo.

On 20 August 1842 the Nauvoo high council divided Nauvoo and the immediate surrounding area into thirteen ecclesiastical wards and districts; the council also appointed ten new bishops to join currently serving bishops , , and . , , and were not ordained with the other appointed bishops on 21 August 1842, though Carn was serving as a bishop in Nauvoo by December 1843. For a time, Isaac Higbee and possibly Newel K. Whitney served as bishops of more than one ward. In addition to the individuals named below, , Samuel Smith, and were appointed on 19 January 1841 to preside over the Nauvoo bishopric, though it is unclear if they ever functioned in that capacity.

Stake Presidency
President
William Marks 15 Nov. 1792–22 May 1872. Farmer, printer, publisher, postmaster. Born at Rutland, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of Cornell (Cornwall) Marks and Sarah Goodrich. Married first Rosannah R. Robinson, 2 May 1813. Lived at Portage, Allegany Co., New York, where he... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 73 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –6 Oct. 1844 74 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 10 Sept. 1844; “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:692–693. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
First Counselor
Austin Cowles 3 May 1792–15 Jan. 1872. Farmer, teacher, minister, millwright, miller, merchant. Born in Brookfield, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Timothy Cowles and Abigail Woodworth. Moved to Unadilla, Otsego Co., New York, by 1810. Married first Phebe Wilbur, 14 Jan. 1813... View Full Bio	30 Mar. 1841 75 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 30 Mar. 1841. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –23 Sept. 1843 76 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 23 Sept. 1843. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22.
Second Counselor
Charles C. Rich 21 Aug. 1809–17 Nov. 1883. Schoolteacher, farmer, cooper. Born in Campbell Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Rich and Nancy O’Neal. Moved to Posey Township, Dearborn Co., Indiana, ca. 1810. Moved to Tazewell Co., Illinois, 1829. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ... View Full Bio	30 Mar. 1841 77 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 30 Mar. 1841. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 18 Oct. 1845 78 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 10 Oct. 1845; see also “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1009. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

High Council
Samuel Bent 19 July 1778–16 Aug. 1846. Born in Barre, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joel Bent and Mary Mason. Married first Mary Kilburn, 3 Mar. 1805, in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Colonel in Massachusetts militia. Lived in Braintree, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts... View Full Bio , President	5 Oct. 1839 79 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 80 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Lewis Dunbar Wilson 2 June 1805–11 Mar. 1856. Born in Milton, Chittenden Co., Vermont. Son of Bradley Wilson and Mary (Polly) Gill. Married Nancy Ann Waggner, by ca. 1830. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 23 May 1836. Ordained an elder, Sept. 1836. ... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 81 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 82 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Alpheus Cutler 29 Feb. 1784–10 June 1864. Stonemason. Born in Plainfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Knight Cutler and Elizabeth Boyd. Married Lois Lathrop, 17 Nov. 1808, in Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Upper Lisle, Broome Co., New York, ca. 1808... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 83 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 84 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
David Fullmer 7 July 1803–21 Oct. 1879. Teacher, merchant, farmer. Born in Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania. Son of Peter Fullmer and Susannah Zerfoss. Moved to Huntington Township, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, by 1820. Married Rhoda Ann Marvin, 18... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 85 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 86 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
George W. Harris 1 Apr. 1780–1857. Jeweler. Born at Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of James Harris and Diana (Margaret) Burton. Married first Elizabeth, ca. 1800. Married second Margaret, who died in 1828. Moved to Batavia, Genesee Co., New York, by 1830. Married... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 87 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 88 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Thomas Grover 22 July 1807–20 Feb. 1886. Farmer, boat operator. Born at Whitehall, Washington Co., New York. Son of Thomas Grover and Polly Spaulding. Married first Caroline Whiting of Whitehall, 1828. Became a Methodist preacher, by 1834. Moved to Freedom, Cattaraugus... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 89 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 90 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Newel Knight 13 Sept. 1800–11 Jan. 1847. Miller, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Knight Sr. and Polly Peck. Moved to Jericho (later Bainbridge), Chenango Co., New York, ca. 1809. Moved to Windsor (later in Colesville), Broome Co., New... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 91 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 92 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
William Huntington Sr. 28 Mar. 1784–19 Aug. 1846. Farmer, brick maker, potash manufacturer. Born in New Grantham, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of William Huntington and Prescendia Lathrop. Married first Zina Baker, 28 Dec. 1806, in Plainfield, Sullivan Co. Moved to Watertown... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 93 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 94 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Henry G. Sherwood 20 Apr. 1785–24 Nov. 1867. Surveyor. Born at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York. Son of Newcomb Sherwood and a woman whose maiden name was Tolman (first name unidentified). Married Polly by 17 May 1823. Lived at Bolton, Warren Co., New York, 1830. Baptized... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 95 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 96 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Charles C. Rich 21 Aug. 1809–17 Nov. 1883. Schoolteacher, farmer, cooper. Born in Campbell Co., Kentucky. Son of Joseph Rich and Nancy O’Neal. Moved to Posey Township, Dearborn Co., Indiana, ca. 1810. Moved to Tazewell Co., Illinois, 1829. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 97 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –30 Mar. 1841 98 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 30 Mar. 1841. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22.
Seymour Brunson 1 Dec. 1798–10 Aug. 1840. Farmer. Born at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York. Son of Reuben Brunson and Sally Clark. Served in War of 1812. Married Harriet Gould of Hector, Tompkins Co., New York, ca. 1823. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 99 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –10 Aug. 1840 100 Brunson died on 10 August 1840. (Obituary for Seymour Brunson, Times and Seasons, Sept. 1840, 1:175–176.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
David Dort 6 Jan. 1793–10 Mar. 1841. Farmer, miller. Born at Gilsum, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of John Dort and Elishaba Briggs. Married first JS’s cousin Mary (Polly) Mack, 2 June 1813, at Gilsum. After Mary’s death, married her sister Fanny Mack. Moved to Pontiac... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 101 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –10 Mar. 1841 102 Dort died on 10 March 1841. (Obituary for David Dort, Times and Seasons, 15 Mar. 1841, 2:358.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Austin Cowles 3 May 1792–15 Jan. 1872. Farmer, teacher, minister, millwright, miller, merchant. Born in Brookfield, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Timothy Cowles and Abigail Woodworth. Moved to Unadilla, Otsego Co., New York, by 1810. Married first Phebe Wilbur, 14 Jan. 1813... View Full Bio 103 Cowles replaced Seymour Brunson on the high council following Brunson’s death.	5 Sept. 1840 104 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 5 Sept. 1840. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –6 Feb. 1841 105 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 6 Feb. 1841. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22.
Aaron Johnson 22 June 1806–10 May 1877. Farmer, gunmaker. Born in Haddam, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. Son of Didymus Johnson and Ruhamah Stephens. Joined Methodist church, early 1820s. Married Polly Zeruah Kelsey, 13 Sept. 1827, in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut... View Full Bio 106 Johnson replaced Austin Cowles on the high council “in conformity to a revelation.”	6 Feb. 1841 107 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 6 Feb. 1841. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 20 Jan. 1846 108 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
James Allred 22 Jan. 1784–10 Jan. 1876. Farmer. Born in Randolph Co., North Carolina. Son of William Allred and Elizabeth Thrasher. Married Elizabeth Warren. Moved to Missouri, before Sept. 1832. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by George M. Hinkle... View Full Bio 109 Allred replaced Charles C. Rich on the high council after Rich was chosen as a counselor in the stake presidency.	6 Apr. 1841 110 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 6 Apr. 1841; “Minutes of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, 15 Apr. 1841, 2:387. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 20 Jan. 1846 111 “A Circular of the High Council,” Times and Seasons, 20 Jan. 1846, 6:1096. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Leonard Soby Ca. 1810–14 Dec. 1892. Tobacco merchant. Born in Pennsylvania. Son of David Soby. Married Helen. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by 1840. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, by June 1840. Received elder’s license, 6 Dec. 1840... View Full Bio 112 Soby replaced David Dort on the high council following Dort’s death.	6 Apr. 1841 113 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 6 Apr. 1841; “Minutes of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, 15 Apr. 1841, 2:387. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –8 Sept. 1844 114 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 10 Sept. 1844; “Trial of Elder Rigdon,” Nauvoo Neighbor, 11 Sept. 1844, [2]. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. Nauvoo Neighbor. Nauvoo, IL. 1843–1845.

Bishops
5 October 1839–20 August 1842
Upper Ward
Edward Partridge 27 Aug. 1793–27 May 1840. Hatter. Born at Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of William Partridge and Jemima Bidwell. Moved to Painesville, Geauga Co., Ohio. Married Lydia Clisbee, 22 Aug. 1819, at Painesville. Initially a Universal Restorationist... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 115 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –27 May 1840 116 Partridge died on 27 May 1840. (Obituary for Edward Partridge, Times and Seasons, June 1840, 1:127–128.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
George Miller 25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone... View Full Bio 117 Miller replaced Edward Partridge as bishop of the upper ward following Partridge’s death.	19 Jan. 1841 118 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]; see also Notice, Times and Seasons, 1 Feb. 1841, 2:310. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 6 Oct. 1845 119 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1010. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Middle Ward
Newel K. Whitney 3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 120 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 6 Oct. 1845 121 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1010. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Lower Ward
Vinson Knight 14 Mar. 1804–31 July 1842. Farmer, druggist, school warden. Born at Norwich, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Rudolphus Knight and Rispah (Rizpah) Lee. Married Martha McBride, July 1826. Moved to Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., New York, by 1830. Owned farm... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 122 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –31 July 1842 123 Knight died on 31 July 1842. (Obituary for Vinson Knight, Times and Seasons, 15 Aug. 1842, 3:894.) Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Other
Isaac Higbee 23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830... View Full Bio	19 Feb. 1841 124 Isaac Higbee, Autobiographical Sketch, 24 May 1864, Historian’s Office, Obituary Notices and Biographies, 1854–1877, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Obituary Notices and Biographies, 1854–1877. CHL. MS 4760. –after 6 Oct. 1844 125 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

21 August 1842–June 1844 126 During the meeting of the Nauvoo High Council on 20 August 1842, Nauvoo was divided into eleven wards and two districts, and each ward was assigned a bishop. The Middle, Upper, and Lower wards may correspond to the First, Second, and Third wards, since on the same day Samuel Smith was appointed bishop of the Third Ward to replace Vinson Knight, who had died. Three months later, the high council appointed Hosea Stout to ascertain the boundaries of the ten different wards of Nauvoo, “that the bishopric may be more perfectly set in order.” It is unclear how the Eleventh Ward and the two districts created in August were folded into these ten wards. (Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 20 Aug. 1842; 26 Nov. 1842; 4 Dec. 1842.) The following list is presented in alphabetical order. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22.
Israel Calkins View Full Bio	21 Aug. 1842 127 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 21 Aug. 1842. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 6 Oct. 1844 128 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Daniel Carn 13 Dec. 1802–20 Apr. 1872. Farmer, carpenter, policeman, prison administrator. Born in St. Clair, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Carn (Garn) and Susanna Pringle. Married Margaret Moses, 2 Dec. 1824, in St. Clair. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ... View Full Bio	? 129 It is unclear when Carn began serving as bishop. He was present at the 20 August 1842 high council meeting when the names of the new bishops were presented, but his name is not recorded with the other bishops that were ordained at the 21 August 1842 high council meeting. However, he was serving as a bishop in Nauvoo by 20 December 1843. (Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 20 and 21 Aug. 1842; 20 Dec. 1843.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 6 Oct. 1844 130 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
David Evans	21 Aug. 1842 131 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 21 Aug. 1842. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 6 Oct. 1844 132 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Jacob Foutz 20 Nov. 1800–14 Feb. 1848. Bricklayer. Born in Franklin Co., Pennsylvania. Son of John Foutz and Elizabeth Hinkle. Married Margaret Mann, 22 July 1822. Moved to Richland Co., Ohio, late 1820s. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1834... View Full Bio	21 Aug. 1842 133 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 21 Aug. 1842. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 6 Oct. 1844 134 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Jonathan H. Hale 1 Feb. 1800–4 Sept. 1846. Butcher, school director, assessor. Born in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Soloman Hale and Martha Harriman. Married Olive Boynton, 5 Sept. 1825, in Bradford. Moved to Dover, Strafford Co., New Hampshire, between June... View Full Bio	21 Aug. 1842 135 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 21 Aug. 1842. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 6 Oct. 1844 136 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Isaac Higbee 23 Dec. 1797–16 Feb. 1874. Farmer, merchant, judge. Born in Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, ca. 1802. Married Keziah String, 11 Feb. 1819, in Clermont Co. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1830... View Full Bio	19 Feb. 1841 137 Isaac Higbee, Autobiographical Sketch, 24 May 1864, Historian’s Office, Obituary Notices and Biographies, 1854–1877, CHL. Comprehensive Works Cited Obituary Notices and Biographies, 1854–1877. CHL. MS 4760. –after 6 Oct. 1844 138 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Tarlton Lewis 18 May 1805–22 Nov. 1890. Farmer, carpenter, colonizer. Born in Pendleton, Pendleton Co., South Carolina. Son of Neriah Lewis and Mary Morse. Moved to Kentucky, 1809. Married Malinda Gimlin, 27 Mar. 1828, likely in Simpson Co., Kentucky. Moved to Macoupin... View Full Bio	21 Aug. 1842 139 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 21 Aug. 1842. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 6 Oct. 1844 140 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
George Miller 25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone... View Full Bio	19 Jan. 1841 141 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]; see also Notice, Times and Seasons, 1 Feb. 1841, 2:310. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 6 Oct. 1845 142 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1010. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
John Murdock 15 July 1792–23 Dec. 1871. Farmer. Born at Kortright, Delaware Co., New York. Son of John Murdock Sr. and Eleanor Riggs. Joined Lutheran Dutch Church, ca. 1817, then Presbyterian Seceder Church shortly after. Moved to Orange, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ca. 1819.... View Full Bio	21 Aug. 1842 143 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 21 Aug. 1842. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 6 Oct. 1844 144 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Hezekiah Peck 19 Jan. 1782–25 Aug. 1850. Millwright. Born at Guilford, Cumberland Co., New York (later in Windham Co., Vermont). Son of Joseph Peck and Elizabeth Read. Moved to Jericho (later Bainbridge), Chenango Co., New York, by 1812. Married Martha Long, by 1812. Baptized... View Full Bio	21 Aug. 1842 145 Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 21 Aug. 1842. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo High Council Minutes, 1839–1845. CHL. LR 3102 22. –after 6 Oct. 1844 146 “October Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1844, 5:693. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Newel K. Whitney 3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for... View Full Bio	5 Oct. 1839 147 “Proceedings of the General Conference,” Times and Seasons, Dec. 1839, 1:30. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846. –after 6 Oct. 1845 148 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 1 Nov. 1845, 6:1010. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.

Church Appointees

The following chart lists non-ecclesiastical church appointees. Members of the temple committee were appointed at a church conference on 3 October 1840. The committee hired laborers, oversaw the construction of the and the disbursement of supplies and pay to laborers, and gave receipts to those who made donations for building the temple. Trustees of the , who oversaw the construction of the , were appointed by revelation on 19 January 1841. A month later, governor signed a bill incorporating the Nauvoo House Association and authorizing its trustees to issue stock to the value of $150,000 to finance the venture. The temple recorder was first appointed in December 1841; his primary responsibility was to record donations made by church members for the construction of the Nauvoo temple.

Temple Committee
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	3 Oct. 1840 149 Minutes, 3–5 Oct. 1840. –after 6 Apr. 1845 150 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 15 Apr. 1845, 6:870. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Alpheus Cutler 29 Feb. 1784–10 June 1864. Stonemason. Born in Plainfield, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire. Son of Knight Cutler and Elizabeth Boyd. Married Lois Lathrop, 17 Nov. 1808, in Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. Moved to Upper Lisle, Broome Co., New York, ca. 1808... View Full Bio	3 Oct. 1840 151 Minutes, 3–5 Oct. 1840. –after 6 Apr. 1845 152 “Conference Minutes,” Times and Seasons, 15 Apr. 1845, 6:870. Comprehensive Works Cited Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
Elias Higbee 23 Oct. 1795–8 June 1843. Clerk, judge, surveyor. Born at Galloway, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. Son of Isaac Higbee and Sophia Somers. Moved to Clermont Co., Ohio, 1803. Married Sarah Elizabeth Ward, 10 Sept. 1818, in Tate Township, Clermont Co. Lived at ... View Full Bio	3 Oct. 1840 153 Minutes, 3–5 Oct. 1840. –8 June 1843 154 Higbee died on 8 June 1843. (“Death of Elias Higbee,” Times and Seasons, 15 June 1843, 4:232–233; see also Book of the Law of the Lord, 315.) Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo Neighbor. Nauvoo, IL. 1843–1845.
Hyrum Smith 9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co., by... View Full Bio 155 Hyrum Smith replaced Elias Higbee, who died on 8 June 1843, on the temple committee.	23 Oct. 1843 156 JS, Journal, 10 and 23 Oct. 1843; Book of the Law of the Lord,. –27 June 1844 157 Hyrum Smith died on 27 June 1844. (Richards, Journal, 27 June 1844; “Awful Assassination of Joseph and Hyrum Smith,” Times and Seasons, 1 July 1844, 5:560–561.) Comprehensive Works Cited Richards, Willard. Journals, 1836–1853. Willard Richards, Papers, 1821–1854. CHL. MS 1490, boxes 1–2. Times and Seasons. Commerce/Nauvoo, IL. Nov. 1839–Feb. 1846.
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George Miller 25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone... View Full Bio	19 Jan. 1841 158 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]. –after 9 Aug. 1845 159 Young, Journal, 9 Aug. 1845, 26–27. Comprehensive Works Cited Young, Brigham. Journals, 1832–1877. Brigham Young Office Files, 1832–1878. CHL. CR 1234 1, boxes 71–73.
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	19 Jan. 1841 160 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]. –7 Apr. 1845 161 Nauvoo House Association, Minutes, 5 and 7 Apr. 1845. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo House Association. Minutes, 5 and 7 Apr. 1845. Nauvoo House Association, Records, 1841–1846. CHL. MS 2375, box 5, fd. 16.
John Snider 11 Feb. 1800–19 Dec. 1875. Farmer, mason, stonecutter. Born in New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Martin Snyder and Sarah Armstrong. Married Mary Heron, 28 Feb. 1822. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1836, at Toronto. Stockholder in Kirtland... View Full Bio	19 Jan. 1841 162 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]. –7 Apr. 1845 163 Nauvoo House Association, Minutes, 5 and 7 Apr. 1845. Comprehensive Works Cited Nauvoo House Association. Minutes, 5 and 7 Apr. 1845. Nauvoo House Association, Records, 1841–1846. CHL. MS 2375, box 5, fd. 16.
Peter Haws 17 Feb. 1796–1862. Farmer, miller, businessman. Born in Leeds Co., Johnstown District (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Son of Edward Haws and Polly. Married Charlotte Harrington. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Kirtland... View Full Bio	19 Jan. 1841 164 Revelation, 19 Jan. 1841 [D&C 124]. –after 9 Aug. 1845 165 Young, Journal, 9 Aug. 1845, 26–27. Comprehensive Works Cited Young, Brigham. Journals, 1832–1877. Brigham Young Office Files, 1832–1878. CHL. CR 1234 1, boxes 71–73.
Temple Recorder
Willard Richards 24 June 1804–11 Mar. 1854. Teacher, lecturer, doctor, clerk, printer, editor, postmaster. Born at Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Son of Joseph Richards and Rhoda Howe. Moved to Richmond, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, 1813; to Chatham, Columbia Co... View Full Bio	13 Dec. 1841 166 JS, Journal, 13 Dec. 1841; Clayton, History of the Nauvoo Temple, 16. Comprehensive Works Cited Clayton, William. History of the Nauvoo Temple, ca. 1845. CHL. MS 3365. –3 Sept. 1842 167 Clayton, History of the Nauvoo Temple, 30–31. Comprehensive Works Cited Clayton, William. History of the Nauvoo Temple, ca. 1845. CHL. MS 3365.
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	3 Sept. 1842 168 Clayton, History of the Nauvoo Temple, 30–31. Comprehensive Works Cited Clayton, William. History of the Nauvoo Temple, ca. 1845. CHL. MS 3365. –after 24 May 1845 169 Clayton, History of the Nauvoo Temple, 72–73. Comprehensive Works Cited Clayton, William. History of the Nauvoo Temple, ca. 1845. CHL. MS 3365.

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