Congress rejects fourth petition for formation of State of Deseret; Brigham Young still serves as Governor.
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Journal Entry
July 16, 1862 ~ Wednesday
16 I went to Fort Herriman & moved Delight out to the fort to
take charge of our cows. wilford drove 6 cows & calves onde
dry cow & a yearling Heifer from Coones Canyon to Fort Herriman
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Woodruff, Sarah Delight Stocking
26 Jun 1838 - 28 May 1906
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Woodruff, Wilford (Jr.)
22 Mar 1840 - 9 May 1921
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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.
Wilford records Brigham Young's plans for a 15,000-seat tabernacle on Temple Square.