Wilford moves to St. George to assist in readying temple for dedication.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
October 07, 1876 ~ Saturday
Oct 7. Prayer By G Q Cannon Presented the names of
Missionaries John Taylor spoke 60 Minuts more mission-
aries presented. Afternoon G Q Cannon presented more
missionaries and then the Authorities of the Church And
John W Young was this day presented for the first time
as President Youngs first councellor. Joseph F Smith
spoke 51 Minuts
People
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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 29 Aug 1877
3440 mentions
Apostle, Family
Cannon, George Quayle
11 Jan 1827 - 12 Apr 1901
2257 mentions
Apostle
Taylor, John, b. 1808
1 Nov 1808 - 25 Jul 1887
1954 mentions
Apostle
Young, John Willard
1 Oct 1844 - 11 Feb 1924
326 mentions
Apostle
Smith, Joseph Fielding
13 Nov 1838 - 19 Nov 1918
4127 mentions
Apostle
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National election between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel J. Tilden (outcome determined after the Compromise of 1877).
Wilford, L. John Nuttall and John D. T. McAllister begin writing down the temple ceremony.