Wilford and others finished writing down the ceremonies and temple procedures.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 16, 1877 ~ Wednesday
16. There was 119 Endowments & 37 Elders ordained D H Cannon
sealed 16 couple J. D. T. McAllister 30 couple and gave two second
Anointing and Adopted 8. I thought I was poisiond to death to
day with a tea made of Indian root which was recomm[ende]d
good for my lungs. After swallowing 3 tea spoonfulls I turned
deadly sick for two hours I felt as though I would die
I drank sweet oil, No 6, and cayenne pepper tea which
finally eased my distress there was quite a change came
over my whole system in the Evening. I rested well through
the night Br George Jarvis watched with me for several nights
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Cannon, David Henry
23 Apr 1838 - 24 Dec 1924
165 mentions
Missionary
Jarvis, George Ephriam
1870-1928
4 mentions
Missionary
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
661 mentions
Missionary
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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.
Church-wide priesthood reorganization directed by Brigham Young includes rebaptism.