Vex inquired in another thread about differences in how the RLDS & LDS choose priesthood. In the early 1830-1844 church males could be called to different priesthood offices regardless of age. As an example, It's my understanding that one of the prophet Joseph Smith's younger brothers was the president of a high priests quorum when he was yet in his late teens. When the LDS church moved to Utah, a tradition began to develop under Brigham Young of having boys progress to different offices a