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Oliver Cowdery
He preached the first Gospel discourse ever delivered by a Latter-day Saint, assisted Joseph Smith in the translation of The Book of Mormon, and was one of its Three Witnesses.
Born in Wells, Rutland, Vermont, United States
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Occurred On 1806 October 3
Revelations Given to Him Concerning Revelation & Translation
Revelations given in D&C 6-9 received in Harmony, Pennsylvania.
D&C 6:10-11 (see also D&C 8:4)- possessed gift of revelation.
D&C:6:25-28 given gift to translate.
D&C 9:1,4 continues as scribe for Joseph Smith.
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Occurred On 1829 April
Baptized by Joseph Smith Jr.
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1830 April
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Called as Apostle & Second Elder of the Church
D&C 20:3 at Fayette, New York.
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Occurred Before 1830 April 6
Early Disciples are Called to Preach, Exhort, & Strengthen the Church
D&C 23 at Manchester, New York
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Occurred On 1830 April 16
Called as President to Lamanite Mission
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Started Circa 1830 September
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Called to Journey with Oliver Cowdery
D&C 30:5-6 given at Fayette, New York. Oliver Cowdery had been given power to build up the church among the Lamanites.
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Occurred Circa 1830 September
Called to Preach to Lamanites
D&C 28:8 at Fayette, New York. Also see D&C 30:5-6 where Peter Whitmer Jr. was to be his companion.
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Occurred On 1830 September
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Missionary Activity Notes
He traveled from Kirtland, Ohio, to Missouri, with the revelations that were to be printed in Jackson County.
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Started On 1831 November
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Member of First High Council of the Church
D&C 102:3 at Kirtland, Ohio
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Occurred On 1834 February 17
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
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Started On 1836 July 25
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Died in Richmond Township, Ray, Missouri, United States
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