Congress rejects fourth petition for formation of State of Deseret; Brigham Young still serves as Governor.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
June 20, 1862 ~ Friday
20 I spent most of the day in preparing waggon teams
& Harness for the men to go the canyon
Events
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Salt Lake Temple foundation razed and top stones removed.
Wilford moves plural wife Delight to Fort Herriman to be near her family.
Wilford baptizes son David Patten Woodruff.
Morrill Anti-Bigamy Law signed by Abraham Lincoln.
Wilford serves as President of Deseret Agriculture and Manufacturing Society for 15 years.