February 7, 1877 Wilford administers second anointing by proxy for the first time in the St. George Temple.
February 23, 1877 Wilford receives revelation authorizing proxy ordinances for his family by non-relatives.
March 1, 1877 In honor of Wilford's 70th birthday, 154 women serve as proxies in ordinances for his deceased female relatives.
March 22, 1877 Wilford administered first adoptions (two couples to Brigham Young) in St. George Temple.
March 27, 1877 Wilford's wife Phebe, and children Wilford Jr., Beulah and Phoebe Amelia arrive in St. George to serve in temple.
March 30, 1877 First time Wilford ever served as proxy in endowment when he completed endowment for "Prophet" Robert Mason.
April 8, 1877 Wilford called to preside over the St. George Temple at age 70 (served until June 26, 1884).
April 11, 1877 First time anyone adopted (sealed) by ordinance to Wilford: Josiah G. Hardy, Samuel B. Hardy and their wives.
April 16, 1877 Wilford resigns as President of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society after 15 years.