James Jackson Woodruff born (only child of Mary Ann Jackson and Wilford).
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
July 06, 1847 ~ Tuesday
6th A warm windy dusty day, man & beast Harnesses & waggons were
all coverd with dust we crossed black fork at 9 oclok, muddy fork at
10 & camped on the west side of Hams fork at 5 oclok we did not
noon at all to day whole distanc of the day 18 miles
The sick in camp are most universally getting better, the face of the
country is the same to day as usual Barren, sand & sage, with occasionally
A sprinkling of flowers some vary beautiful, the country during the last
weeks drive has Appeared vary destitute of game none to be seen except
occasionally An Antilope one was killed yesterday
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Mary Ann Jackson and her 19-day-old son James start journey to Salt Lake Valley with Wilford's father Aphek.
Advance company arrives in Salt Lake Valley (still Mexican territory at the time); sets up camp.
Wilford arrives in Salt Lake Valley with Brigham Young and plants potatoes.
Wilford first to climb Ensign Peak.
Location for Salt Lake Temple Block designated by Brigham Young (originally 40 acres).
First bowery built on Temple Block by Mormon Battalion.
Wilford, Brigham Young, and other apostles are rebaptized (Wilford's third rebaptism).
After planting crops and building cabins, Wilford leaves Salt Lake Valley to return to Winter Quarters.
