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Day in the Life

Sep 24, 1838

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September 24, 1838 ~ Monday

24 I saw a report in the Portland Transcrip against the Mormons -[Saints]- in Davis County Mo
which arose on the day of the election in consequence of our Brethren enjoying their privilege
as American citizens by casting their vote & that numbers were rising up among the gentiles of
the different counties to go over to Davis County to mob the Saints all these reports & stories
have a tendency to dampen & discourage the minds & feelings of many [of] the Saints that are gatheri-
ng to Zion. But none of these things moove me I am determined to overcome, keep the faith & go to Zion

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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).

October 27, 1838

Governor issues order expelling Church members from under threat of extermination.

October 30, 1838

Haun's Mill massacre in , Missouri; surrender of Church leaders in , Missouri demanded.

November 1, 1838

and and other Church leaders surrender; General orders their execution.

Court hearings to determine Church leaders' fate; , and others are incarcerated in .

Nov 1838 - Dec 1838

deathly ill with brain fever; after her spirit leaves her body Wilford restores her to life.

Sep 24, 1838