1838 Tensions in Missouri

Key People

100

The governor of Missouri

Lilburn Boggs

200

The first counselor in the First Presidency, and one of Joseph's friends who was also imprisoned at Liberty Jail.

Sidney Rigdon

300

A brigadier general in the Missouri militia who refused to execute Joseph Smith without a trial.

Alexander Doniphan

400

Number of months Joseph and his companions were imprisoned in Liberty Jail

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Events

100

Tensions such as an election day brawl in Gallatin MO (initiated when Missourians tried to prevent Mormons from voting) sparked this major conflict between Early Saints and Missourians.

The 1838 Mormon War

200

In this conflict, a group of Saints attacked Missouri state militia, mistaking them for anti-Mormon vigilantes.

The Battle of Crooked River

300

An unconstitutional order given by Gov. Boggs to remove the Mormons from the state.

Executive Extermination order

400

A surprise attack by Missourians who killed 17 Mormons including several children.

Haun's Mill Massacre