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Day in the Life

Oct 6, 1870

Journal Entry

October 06, 1870 ~ Thursday

Oct 6, 1870 The Fortieth semiannual conference of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Convened in the New Tabernacle
All of the First Presidency & Twelve were Present an Event
that seldom happens in the History of the Church. President Young called
the attention of the Conference when A Hymn was sung & Albert Carrington
Prayed & President Young spoke 10 Minutes & oO Hyde one Hour & 10 M[inutes].
G A Smith spoke 14 M[inutes]. Afternoon O Pratt Prayed Presidet
B Young spoke 30, G Q Cannon 50 M[inutes]

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Carrington, Albert
8 Jan 1813 - 19 Sep 1889
210 mentions
Apostle
Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 26 Aug 1877
3301 mentions
Apostle, Family
Smith, George Albert
26 Jun 1817 - 1 Sep 1875
1380 mentions
Apostle, Missionary
1966 mentions
Apostle
Hyde, Orson
8 Jan 1805 - 28 Nov 1878
670 mentions
Apostle
Pratt, Orson
19 Sep 1811 - 3 Oct 1881
1037 mentions
Apostle

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Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah Territory

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Oct 6, 1870