Timeline

The following is a partial timeline of James Hooper's conversion:

26 Sep 1867 - Brigham Young writes to John Brown directing him to contact James Hooper.  By this point, James has visited Salt Lake and has written twice to Brigham Young.

7 July 1868 - David M. Stuart writes that James Hooper asked to be baptized on this date.  It is unclear whether it occurred on the same day.  He also writes that James had previously visited St. Louis to talk about the Gospel and had corresponded with him for some time.

25 Sep 1868 - According to many sources, including Warren B. Dusenberry's missionary journal, missionaries Dusenberry and Stuart arrive in Knox County, Indiana.  During their stay, Dusenberry makes no comment as to whether the family is already baptized.

1869 - The Hooper family apparently travels to Utah sometime during this year, possibly due to Elizabeth's failing health.

4 July 1870 - James Hooper speaks at an Independence Day celebration in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  This is possibly the first evidence that the family had reached Utah.

26 July 1870 - James Hooper and the rest of his family are (re)baptized in the Pleasant Grove Branch.