Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Oliver Cowdery Biography and Timeline

Follow Oliver Cowdery through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

Oliver Cowdery, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1829–1830Years on this page

1829

Cowdery Serves As Principal Scribe

Harmony Pennsylvania · Religion / Mormon Church

Oliver Cowdery worked closely with Joseph Smith during the translation of the Book of Mormon.

1830

Church of Christ Organized

Church Leader · Fayette · Religion / Mormon Church

Participates in formally organizing the Church of Christ.

First Church Conference

Church Leader · Fayette · Religion / Mormon Church

Participates in the first conference of the new church.

Records, sources and methodology

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