Wilford celebrates Queen Victoria's marriage to Prince Albert by preaching the gospel.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
March 12, 1840 ~ Thursday
12th I preached at night at Mr James Hadley at
Ridgway Cross I suped at Mr Francis Holmes &
I had a large congregation & the power of God
rested upon me I bore testimony unto the
people & walked to Brother John Benbows & spent
the night distance of the day 6 miles
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Holmes, Francis
7 Jul 1815 - 30 Aug 1868
3 mentions
1840 British Convert
Hadley, James
30 Nov 1794 - 30 Nov 1862
3 mentions
1840 British Convert
Benbow, John
1 Apr 1800 - 12 May 1874
173 mentions
1840 British Convert, United Brethren
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Wilford arrives at John Benbow's home in Herefordshire, England; begins preaching to United Brethren and over 600 people baptized in 35 days.
The Latter-Day Saints' Millennial Star first published in Manchester, England by Parley P. Pratt.