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about May 9, 1831
Hiram, Ohio. Joseph and Emma Smith adopted the twin children of John Murdock, whose wife, Julia, died during childbirth.
Sources:
History of the Church 1:260
May 9, 1834
Chippewa, Ohio. Continuing with Zion’s Camp, Joseph Smith went from Chippewa to Wooster, Ohio.
Sources:
History of the Church 2:65
May 9, 1838
Far West, Missouri. Joseph Smith preached at the funeral of James G. Marsh, son of Thomas B. Marsh.
Sources:
History of the Church 3:30
May 9, 1844
Nauvoo, Illinois. Joseph Smith blessed Elders Wilford Woodruff and George A. Smith before their journeys to the eastern United States.
Sources:
History of the Church 6:362

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.