Day in the Life

May 31, 1856

Journal Entry

May 31, 1856 ~ Saturday

31st I arose at 1 oclok watered my Garden till 4 oclok
then rode down to my pasture returned home went to office
at 11 oclok & spent the day in writing

Places

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Historian's Office, Great Salt Lake City, Great Salt Lake County, Utah Territory
Woodruff Home, Great Salt Lake City, Great Salt Lake County, Utah Territory

Events

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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.

May 31, 1856