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Church History Tour: The John Johnson Farm    The John Johnson Farm is in located in Hiram, Ohio  I was very unfamiliar with this home and farm in Church History, yet very familiar with events that  happened there.  I knew the history just didn't know WHERE .  That is what was so great about this tour we went on, it helped connect stories and history I have heard my whole life to the actual places they happened.   I had a lot of things mixed up in my head.  The John Johnson Home was the headquarters of the Church for a certain time period. I  learned that pretty much where ever Joseph was living at the time, became the center of the Church.  Which makes sense. What happened in the John Johnson home?  Joseph and Sidney were invited to come live in the John Johnson home for a quiet, peaceful place they could work on the translation of the Bible.  Soon Emma joined with their 4-month old twins Joseph and Julia.  Sidney and his wife Phoebe with their 6 children m

"When we understand the character of God, and know how to come to Him, He begins to unfold the heavens to us, and to tell us all about it.  When we are ready to come to Him, He is "ready to come to us" (Teachings of the Prophets of the Church: Joseph Smith) Home of Oliver and Rosetta Snow in Mantua, Ohio where Lorenzo and Eliza Snow lived from 1815-1838 The original home included the large section to the left door. You see a dividing line right next to the door. That is where an addition was later added. "When we understand the character of God, and know how to come to Him, He begins to unfold the heavens to us, and to tell us all about it.  When we are ready to come to Him, He is "ready to come to us"   (Teachings of the Prophets of the Church: Joseph Smith) Some background information on Eliza and Lorenzo Eliza Roxcy Snow Young -(January 21, 1804-December 5, 1887) is one of the most well-known women of Church History.  She  was a renow

For those following my Church History Series, these are posts about a North Eastern Church History Tour my husband and I went on this past summer.  It was a dream vacation for me that was testimony building to say the least and life changing in many ways.  I am sharing with all of you my pictures, some thoughts, and information from many of these sites.  This is mainly for my mother.  We share this love for the gospel  and scriptural insights.  It would have been so much fun to take her along with us.  She would have loved every second of it. I am constantly updating my Church History posts with pictures and information. So keep checking back to see the changes.  This gospel is so true!! Previous Posts from this Series: Who Were Joseph Smith's Ancestors Religion Prior to the First Vision Joseph Smith Sr. Father of the Prophet The Birthplace of Joseph Smith Alvin Smith: the Ideal Son and Older Brother Re-visiting the First Vision Joseph and Em

From the movie : Joseph Smith Prophet of the Restoration Joseph and Emma first met in November of 1825.  Joseph was almost 21 and Emma had turned 21 in July of that year. I don't have anything super exciting to say about their engagement and marriage except that being a natural romantic,  I love their story! So when we went to the house where they spent the first few weeks of their marriage, my ears and eyes perked up a bit. After Joseph tried unsuccessfully to get Isaac Hale to give him his blessings in marrying his daughter. He decided to marry Emma anyway.  She was "the choice of his heart".  He loved her, and knew she was the one the Lord had prepared to be his wife, and to be of comfort and support to him in his very important call as the Prophet of the Restoration.  I am sure he hoped the support from his father-in-law would come later.  Plaque outside the home Bronze statue of Joseph in the Josiah Stowell yard The home of Josiah Stowell