Congress rejects fourth petition for formation of State of Deseret; Brigham Young still serves as Governor.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
August 02, 1862 ~ Saturday
2nd I spent the fore part of the day in the Endow[me]nt House all the presid[enc]y
were there Brother Wells done the sealing. Mrs Woodruff was quite
sick I administered to her by the laying on of hands I went to the
field in the Evening we drew 4 loads of Hay I attended meeting thewith the D A & M societ
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Wells, Daniel Hanmer
27 Oct 1814 - 24 Mar 1891
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Woodruff, Phebe Whittemore Carter
8 Mar 1807 - 10 Nov 1885
1582 mentions
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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.