Wilford administers second anointing by proxy for the first time in the St. George Temple.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
March 28, 1877 ~ Wednesday
28 I presided in the Temple to day we gave Endowments to 1149
to day 45 Ordained Elders I gave seconed Anointing to 2
persons {John} W {Young and wife} W Woodruff sealed 27 couple E Snow 30
there were Baptized in the Afternoon [blank] persons in
the font at the close of the Endowments {Phebe had a bad night.}
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Snow, Erastus
9 Nov 1818 - 27 May 1888
691 mentions
Apostle
Young, John Willard
1 Oct 1844 - 11 Feb 1924
319 mentions
Apostle
Woodruff, Phebe Whittemore Carter
8 Mar 1807 - 10 Nov 1885
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Wilford receives revelation authorizing proxy ordinances for his family by non-relatives.
In honor of Wilford's 70th birthday, 154 women serve as proxies in ordinances for his deceased female relatives.
Rutherford B. Hayes inaugurated as 19th President of 38 United States.
Wilford sealed to Eudora Lovina Young by her father Brigham Young.
Wilford and others finished writing down the ceremonies and temple procedures.
Wilford administered first adoptions (two couples to Brigham Young) in St. George Temple.
Wilford's wife Phebe, and children Wilford Jr., Beulah and Phoebe Amelia arrive in St. George to serve in temple.
First time Wilford ever served as proxy in endowment when he completed endowment for "Prophet" Robert Mason.
General Conference held in completed St. George Temple, dedication of entire temple.
Wilford called to preside over the St. George Temple at age 70 (served until June 26, 1884).
First time anyone adopted (sealed) by ordinance to Wilford: Josiah G. Hardy, Samuel B. Hardy and their wives.
Wilford's family leaves St. George to return to Salt Lake City.
Wilford resigns as President of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society after 15 years.
Site for Manti Temple dedicated by Brigham Young.
Site for Logan Temple dedicated by Brigham Young.