Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845

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Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
1 March 1845 • Saturday, continued Page 1 4 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 32 11 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 77 18 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 131 22 March 1845 • Saturday Page 181 25 March 1845 • Tuesday Page 231 5 April 1845 • Saturday Page 266 11 April 1845 • Friday Page 267 15 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 327 22 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 349 29 April 1845 • Tuesday Page 355 6 May 1845 • Tuesday Page 361
Source Note
See source note under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
Historical Introduction
See historical introduction under Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 1, 10 March 1844–1 March 1845.
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considers such men are scarce, and he would wish the council to try him again. He dont know but
Adams
7 Nov. 1810–11 May 1880. Tailor, actor, clergyman. Born in Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey. Lived in Boston during 1820s and 1830s. Became Methodist lay preacher. Married Caroline. Moved to New York City, before 1840. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of...
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may be the means of getting us into difficulty again; he is not wise.

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G. 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,...
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s motion then passed
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This vote apparently rescinded the 4 February action of the council removing Adams, thereby leaving his fate in the hands of Young. Young did not bring him back into the council. Adams was excommunicated on 10 April by a council of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Soon after, Adams organized a separate church in Augusta, Iowa Territory, arguing that Joseph Smith III should succeed his father as president of the church. (Council of Fifty, “Record,” 4 Feb. 1845; Historian’s Office, Journal, 10 Apr. 1845; Clayton, Journal, 23 May 1845; George J. Adams, Burlington, Iowa Territory, to Abijah R. Tewkesbury, 14 June 1845, CHL.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Historian’s Office. Journal, 1844–1997. CHL. CR 100 1.
Clayton, William. Journals, 1842–1845. CHL.
Adams, George J. Letter, Burlington, Iowa Territory, to Abijah R. Tewkesbury, 14 June 1845. CHL. MS 697.

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R. 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.,...
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said there was one item of business proposed which he would like to have renewed, and that is the subject
brother Spencer
14 Mar./13 May 1802–15 Oct. 1855. Teacher, minister, university professor and chancellor. Born in West Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts. Son of Daniel Spencer and Chloe Wilson. Moved to Lenox, Berkshire Co., 1817; to Schenectady, Schenectady Co.,...
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spoke of, that we may be prepared with a place of retreat in times difficulty. He thinks we ought to have some understanding or advice as to what course would be best to pursue in case of alarm or difficulty. If we were to be broken up here what would be best for us to do. If the
chairman
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...
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thinks it best to agitate this subject I feel to do so. [p. [167]]
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Council of Fifty, Minutes, March 1844–January 1846; Volume 2, 1 March–6 May 1845
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This vote apparently rescinded the 4 February action of the council removing Adams, thereby leaving his fate in the hands of Young. Young did not bring him back into the council. Adams was excommunicated on 10 April by a council of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Soon after, Adams organized a separate church in Augusta, Iowa Territory, arguing that Joseph Smith III should succeed his father as president of the church. (Council of Fifty, “Record,” 4 Feb. 1845; Historian’s Office, Journal, 10 Apr. 1845; Clayton, Journal, 23 May 1845; George J. Adams, Burlington, Iowa Territory, to Abijah R. Tewkesbury, 14 June 1845, CHL.)
Historian’s Office. Journal, 1844–1997. CHL. CR 100 1.
Clayton, William. Journals, 1842–1845. CHL.
Adams, George J. Letter, Burlington, Iowa Territory, to Abijah R. Tewkesbury, 14 June 1845. CHL. MS 697.