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Aug 26, 1838

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August 26, 1838 ~ Sunday

26 Sunday I had an interview with Brother & Sister Townsend

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20 Feb 1808 - 2 Apr 1886

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1795-1870

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Maine Mission

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explains the need for all living and dead to receive saving ordinances.

Wilford baptizes father , stepmother , and half-sister in , Connecticut.

Wilford called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Doctrine and Covenants 118

Wilford present for birth of his first child, , in .

Wilford returns to his mission in the .

Wilford receives news of his calling as an apostle; and call to go on mission to with apostles.

October 4, 1838

Woodruffs begin trek from to with group of converts to gather with the Saints.

October 18, 1838

Wilford's half-brother dies in at the age of 24 (last living of 5 half-brothers).

Aug 26, 1838