Nauvoo Temple (1840-1848)

Committee was appointed at October 1840 General Conference to oversee construction of Nauvoo Temple. Original committee members were Alpheus Cutler, Reynolds Cahoon, and Elias Higbee. Hyrum Smith became committee member after Higbee's death in 1843. Committee received tithing and donations directly from Church members until establishment of Trustee in Trust in 1841.

From the guide to the CR 342 9 Nauvoo Temple building Committee records 1841-1852 (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Church History Library)