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Here is a compact version of the timeline and life of Joseph Smith. With accompanying infographic.
For a greatly detailed breakdown of this chart, please visit: Our post here, where we dissect each entry.
- 1805 Entered mortality in Sharon, Vermont.
- 1816–1817 Relocated with family to western New York.
- 1820 Experienced divine visitation in sacred grove.
- 1823 Received heavenly visitation from angel Moroni.
- 1827 Wedded Emma Hale. Acquired ancient golden records.
- 1829 Completed majority of Book of Mormon translation. Restored Aaronic and Melchizedek priesthoods.
- 1830 Published Book of Mormon. Established the Church. Began inspired revision of the Bible.
- 1831 Transplanted from New York to Ohio. Revealed Missouri as Latter-day Saint gathering place.
- 1833 Concluded Bible revision. Printed Book of Commandments.
- 1834 Commanded Zion’s Camp expedition to aid Missouri Saints.
- 1835 Instituted Quorum of Twelve Apostles. Released Doctrine and Covenants.
- 1836 Dedicated Kirtland Temple. Witnessed celestial visitations of Christ, Moses, Elias, and Elijah.
- 1837 Inaugurated British missionary work. Faced internal strife and economic challenges in Kirtland.
- 1838 Departed Ohio for Missouri. Surrendered to militia. Imprisoned awaiting trial.
- 1839 Eluded captors. Established new settlement in Illinois. Petitioned President Van Buren for Missouri restitution.
- 1841 Appointed lieutenant general of Nauvoo Legion militia.
- 1842 Founded Female Relief Society. Introduced sacred temple ordinances. Elected Nauvoo mayor.
- 1843 Documented revelation on plural marriage and eternal unions.
- 1844 Declared candidacy for U.S. presidency. Martyred by violent mob.
