Wilford's wife Phebe, and children Wilford Jr., Beulah and Phoebe Amelia arrive in St. George to serve in temple.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 23, 1877 ~ Wednesday
23. I received a letter from president Young or Telegram & sent one
We gave Endowments to 130, ordained 44 Elders J. D. T McAllister
sealed 26 Eldcouple and 2 Adoptions
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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 29 Aug 1877
3448 mentions
Apostle, Family
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
661 mentions
Missionary
Events
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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.