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May 16, 1836
Kirtland, Ohio. Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith went from Kirtland to Fairport, Ohio, to meet their grandmother Mary Duty Smith and other members of the family arriving from New York.
Sources:
Elias Smith’s Journals 1836–1840
May 16, 1834
Between Springfield and Dayton, Ohio. Joseph Smith continued on the Zion’s Camp march.
Sources:
History of the Church 2:66–68

This chronology introduces readers to the energetic pace and broad scope of concerns that characterized the daily life of the Prophet Joseph Smith. It lists events that can be tied to specific days or weeks. Many other events could be added. Each event is briefly summarized. For further information, please open the relevant sources.