F.D. Richards records that Joseph Noble "performed the first sealing ceremony in this Dispensation" between Joseph and Louisa Beaman.

Date
Jan 22, 1869
Type
Personal Journal / Diary
Source
Franklin D. Richards
LDS
Hearsay
2nd Hand
Reference

Franklin D. Richards Journal, January 22, 1869, MS 1215, Church History Library

Scribe/Publisher
Willard Richards
People
Louisa Beaman, Joseph Smith, Jr., Franklin D. Richards, Joseph B. Noble
Audience
N/A
Transcription

Br. Joseph B. Noble being the master of ceremonies was present and During the visit related he performed the first sealing ceremony in this Dispensation in which he united Sister Louisa Beman to the Propet Joseph in May—I think the 5th day in 1841 during the evening under an Elm tree in Nauvoo. The Bride disguised in a coat and hat.

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