Day in the Life

Wilford administers second anointing by proxy for the first time in the .

Wilford receives revelation authorizing proxy ordinances for his family by non-relatives.

In honor of Wilford's 70th birthday, 154 women serve as proxies in ordinances for his deceased female relatives.

inaugurated as 19th President of 38 United States.

Wilford sealed to by her father .

Wilford and others finished writing down the ceremonies and temple procedures.

Wilford administered first adoptions (two couples to ) in .

Wilford's wife , and children , and arrive in to serve in .

First time Wilford ever served as proxy in endowment when he completed endowment for "Prophet" .

General Conference held in completed , dedication of entire temple.

Wilford called to preside over the at age 70 (served until June 26, 1884).

First time anyone adopted (sealed) by ordinance to Wilford: , and their wives.

Wilford's family leaves to return to .

Wilford resigns as President of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society after 15 years.

Site for dedicated by .

Mar 17, 1877