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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is organized in Fayette, NY
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Church members gather in Kirtland, OH
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Joseph Smith was tarred and feathered by mobs
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Church members leave OH and settle in Far West, MO.
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Gov. Lilburn Boggs issues order to exterminate or expel Mormons from MO.
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Mormons are forced to leave MO and settle Nauvoo, IL.
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Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum Smith, are murdered while being held in jail on false charges.
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Mormons began migration from Nauvoo, IL.
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Temporary settlements are set in Iowa and Winter Quarters in Nebraska.
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First pioneer company left Winter Quarters for the Salt Lake Valley.
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Brigham Young and first pioneer company arrive in the Salt Lake Valley.
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Uath was organized as a territory.
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First handcart companies began trek to Utah.