Day in the Life

Sep 23, 1856

Journal Entry

September 23, 1856 ~ Tuesday

23rd I spent the day compiling History it rained some in the morning. The
Presidency all visited the public works. J. M. Grant called upon us during the day

People

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Grant, Jedediah Morgan
25 Feb 1816 - 1 Dec 1856
280 mentions
Apostle, Zion's Camp

Events

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Church-wide reformation includes rebaptizing, restructuring and recommitment to principles and covenants. First "home missionaries" introduced (precursor to ministering program).
First baptisms administered in baptismal font; members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles rebaptized (4th rebaptism for Wilford).

Sep 23, 1856