The Journey
The church began to move westward due to persecution. They first moved to Ohio, then to Missouri. Joseph Smith was not content with settling down in one place, until he came across Nauvoo, Illinois. Smith stated that he envisioned a permanent settlement for the church in Nauvoo. The church was settled here from 1839-1846.
With the quick growth of the church, along with their everyday practices, the Illinois people started to become annoyed with Mormons. In the winter of 1839, Joseph Smith was charged of treason. On June 27, 1844, Joseph Smith was killed by an angry mob, while awaiting trial.
Following Smiths death, Brigham Young stopped up to become his successor. He was to further the plans for the church by moving the church to the far west.
In 1845 enemies tried to force the church out by burning homes and farmhouses, while still in Nauvoo. They had to relocate in order to stay alive. Utah was chosen to be the Mormons' destination after a long thought out process. By 1846, the Mormon trail had begun.
With the quick growth of the church, along with their everyday practices, the Illinois people started to become annoyed with Mormons. In the winter of 1839, Joseph Smith was charged of treason. On June 27, 1844, Joseph Smith was killed by an angry mob, while awaiting trial.
Following Smiths death, Brigham Young stopped up to become his successor. He was to further the plans for the church by moving the church to the far west.
In 1845 enemies tried to force the church out by burning homes and farmhouses, while still in Nauvoo. They had to relocate in order to stay alive. Utah was chosen to be the Mormons' destination after a long thought out process. By 1846, the Mormon trail had begun.