March 17, 1842

Nauvoo, Illinois
Joseph Smith organized the Relief Society of Nauvoo with his wife Emma as the president.
Sources: 
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 4:552–53
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 4:567
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