1842

Centuries:	18th century - 19th century - 20th century
Decades:	1810s 1820s 1830s - 1840s - 1850s 1860s 1870s
Years:	1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849

February

• February 15 - In today's issue of the Times and Seasons, Joseph Smith was named editor and publisher.

March

• March 1 - Articles of Faith first published in the Times and Seasons. They began as a portion of the Wentworth letter.
• March 17 - Joseph Smith organizes the Women's Relief Society.

May

• May 4 - First endowments given to seven men at a meeting in the room over Joseph Smith's store in Nauvoo.

September

• September 1 - At Nauvoo,Illinois, Joseph Smith writes letter to the Saints which becomes D&C 127.
• September 6 - At Nauvoo,Illinois, Joseph Smith writes letter to the Saints which becomes D&C 128.

Unknown Dates

• Joseph Smith writes the Wentworth letter