Wilford administers second anointing by proxy for the first time in the St. George Temple.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
April 05, 1877 ~ Thursday
5 Meeting assembled at 10 oclok Prayer By O. Pratt
Lorenzo Snow spoke 54 Minutes O Hyde spoke 18,
G Q Cannon 10 M[inutes]. Afternoon Prayer By O Hyde
O Pratt spoke upon the United Order One hour & 45 M[inutes]
they were both strong sermons. This Stake of Zion
was then Organized by appointing J. D. T. McAllister
President & Henry Eyring & Br Jones his Councillors
The Priest Teachers & Deacons were organized
I spent the Evening at President Young with the Twelve
People
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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 29 Aug 1877
3435 mentions
Apostle, Family
Cannon, George Quayle
11 Jan 1827 - 12 Apr 1901
2250 mentions
Apostle
Eyring, Henry
9 Mar 1835 - 10 Feb 1902
80 mentions
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
656 mentions
Missionary
Snow, Lorenzo
3 Apr 1814 - 10 Oct 1901
696 mentions
Apostle, Family
Hyde, Orson
8 Jan 1805 - 28 Nov 1878
693 mentions
Apostle
Pratt, Orson
19 Sep 1811 - 3 Oct 1881
1081 mentions
Apostle
Jones, Thomas Jefferson
6 Sep 1838 - 18 Jul 1914
19 mentions
Missionary
Events
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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.