Title: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Strangites): Chronicle of Voree
Inclusive Dates: 1844-1849

Creator:

• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Strangites)

Call Number: Wis Mss ED; Micro 428

Quantity: 0.2 c.f. (1 volume) and 1 reel of microfilm (35mm)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:

Photostat copy of the chronicle of the Mormon church at Voree, Wisconsin, headed by James J. Strang, consisting of an account of baptisms, marriages, ordinations of elders, Strang's revelations, missionary activities, relations with the Nauvoo, Illinois, church, theological doctrine, excommunications, and miscellaneous church affairs.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000ed

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This collection constitutes the official record of the founding and activities of the “stake” or branch of the church established by James J. Strang at Voree on White River, near Burlington, Racine County, Wisconsin. It includes minutes of church conferences and high council meetings, copies of several letters, including one in June 1844, purported to be from Joseph Smith, accounts of church trials, reports of missions, revelations, and the description of the discovery of certain brass plates at Voree. The chronicle is available both in original paper form and on microfilm.