Early Church Leadership, 1830–1844

Each row is one person's tenure in a presiding office, from the organization of the church through the martyrdom of Joseph Smith. Color and the end-cap icon show how the tenure ended. Drag the slider or press Play to watch the structure fill and empty — note the collapse of the Quorum of the Twelve and the Missouri presidency in 1838. Hover any bar for detail.

1830
Continued past 1844 Died faithful in office Martyred Departed under discipline Moved to another office Later returned / restored to fellowship

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