Tithing Office & Granary

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The tithing office and granary were used to collect and store items given as tithing by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 
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​One aspect of community life in Chesterfield was the institution of the tithing house.  Mormons were noted for “taking care of their own” and did it through transactions connected with the tithing house.  Managed by the ward bishop, this office received the voluntary contributions of ward members, generally representing one-tenth of their “increase” in livestock, produce, and other production.  In addition to things of “increase,” members also made special donations to the poor on Fast Day—originally the first Thursday of each month, later the first Sunday.  The bishop would use these donations to provide for community needs.