Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 25, 1839 ~ Saturday
25th I crossed the river with the Twelve to Commersce Ill. & spent the day in council with Joseph
we had a vary important & Interesting time. We received much council from Joseph. Brother Wm
Smith was restored to his quorum. The council held untill night we returned to Montrose & spent
the night at home {distance of the day} 5 miles
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Smith, Joseph (Jr.)
23 Dec 1805 - 27 Jun 1844
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Smith, William B.
13 Mar 1811 - 13 Nov 1893
94 mentions
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At age 32 Wilford is ordained an Apostle at the temple site in Far West, Missouri.
Wilford receives the official call to serve his third mission.
Woodruffs move to Montrose, Iowa; live in abandoned barracks with Brigham Young's family.
Joseph Smith begins dictating history to scribe James Mulholland; used in Manuscript History of the Church.