Wilford moves to St. George to assist in readying temple for dedication.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
November 10, 1876 ~ Friday
10.
In company with President Young G Q Cannon
B. Young jr I visited the Temple and went through evry
depart of it from from the Baptismal font in the Basement
to the top of the Roof and it was a glorious sight the
power of God rested upon us, the Temple is nearly finished
and will soon be ready for dedication
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Young, Brigham
1 Jun 1801 - 29 Aug 1877
3440 mentions
Apostle, Family
Young, Brigham (Jr.)
18 Dec 1836 - 11 Apr 1903
583 mentions
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Cannon, George Quayle
11 Jan 1827 - 12 Apr 1901
2257 mentions
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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.
Church membership reaches 115,065.
First baptism for the dead administered in St. George Temple font.