November 7, 1837
Far West, Missouri
Joseph Smith held a conference to reorganize Church leadership, and his brother Hyrum was sustained as the Second Counselor in the First Presidency, replacing Frederick G. Williams who was rejected by a vote of the members.
Sources:
History of the Church, Joseph Smith, 2:522–25
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