In honor of Wilford's 70th birthday, 154 women serve as proxies in ordinances for his deceased female relatives.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
April 25, 1877 ~ Wednesday
25 we gave Endowments today for 77. we ordained 23 Elders
W Woodruff 1, W Woodruff (gave 2 Anointing to Br Adams
& wife I gave 2nd Anointings to 7 persons) W Woodruff
sealed 9 couple J D. T. McAllister 118 couple
President Young and company Dedicated the
ground for a Temple in Manti Sanpete County
to day at [blank] oclok. President Young was mouth so I was informed
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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 29 Aug 1877
3427 mentions
Apostle, Family
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
649 mentions
Missionary
Adams, Orson Bennett
9 Mar 1815 - 4 Feb 1901
3 mentions
Adams, Susann Smith
30 May 1819 - 23 Jan 1892
1 mention
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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.
Wilford's son Brigham drowns in Bear River at age 20.