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Day in the Life

Feb 28, 1856

Journal Entry

February 28, 1856 ~ Thursday

28th I spent the day in the committee room and attended the polosophical
society in the evening

Events

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1856 - 1861
Wilford serves on Board of Directors of Deseret Agriculture and Manufacturing Society.
March 17, 1856
Wilford rebaptizes family members over the age of 8 (3 wives, 3 children, and "Lamanite" boy Moroni).
April 7, 1856
Wilford appointed Assistant Church Historian (serves in Historian's Office from 1856 to 1883).
April 28, 1856
Wilford poisoned while skinning livestock; life saved through priesthood blessings.

Feb 28, 1856