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Feb 16, 1840

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February 16, 1840 ~ Sunday

16^th Sunday I preached in Hanly, in the mo-
rning, brake bread to the Saints in the afternoon
& preached to a large congregation in
the evening the people gave good attention
I confirmed one, Blessed 3 children,
& healed one that was sick, spent the night
at Brother Benbows gave him a history of
the rise of the church

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11 Feb 1803 - 19 Dec 1886

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1840 British Convert

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Church membership is 16,800; population of the 26 United States is 17,100,000.

January 11, 1840

Wilford arrives in , England; helps convert 1,800 people during his 17 months of missionary service.

February 10, 1840

Wilford celebrates Queen marriage to Prince by preaching the gospel.

Wilford arrives at home in , England; begins preaching to United Brethren and over 600 people baptized in 35 days.

second child is born in , Iowa in Wilford's absence.

Feb 16, 1840