Wilford's son Brigham drowns in Bear River at age 20.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
July 21, 1877 ~ Saturday
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^ 21. I wrote to E. H. We met in the State House for a 2 days
Meeting Prayer By Ira Hinkly W Woodruff spoke 30 M[inutes]
E. Snow 30 M. Afternoon Prayer By Nephi pratt D H
Cannon spoke 24 M, W Woodruff 62 M, E Snow 15 M
we Baptized and reconfirmed 22 at the creek
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Cannon, David Henry
23 Apr 1838 - 24 Dec 1924
166 mentions
Missionary
Snow, Erastus
9 Nov 1818 - 27 May 1888
699 mentions
Apostle
Hinckley, Ira Noble
1860-1942
13 mentions
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Church-wide priesthood reorganization directed by Brigham Young includes rebaptism.
Wilford's vision of Signers of Declaration of Independence; proxy baptisms for 100 Eminent Men and 68 Eminent Women under Wilford's direction.
Majority of endowments completed for Eminent Men and Women; some sealings also completed.
Brigham Young dies in Salt Lake City.
Funeral service for Brigham Young held in Tabernacle.
Wilford dedicates Brigham Young's grave.
Apostles meet and agree that John Taylor will be President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Wilford publicly shares his vision of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Wilford participates in the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Logan Temple.