Wilford administers second anointing by proxy for the first time in the St. George Temple.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
March 23, 1877 ~ Friday
23rd I presided at the Temple to day we gave 162 Endowments
^J. D. Lee was Executed to day March 23, 1877^
I sealed 13 persons to Brother Folesome & 3 to Brother Watson
Total 16. B Young Jr sealed 18 couple & E Snow 32 couple total 66
we Ordained 68 Elders
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Young, Brigham (Jr.)
18 Dec 1836 - 11 Apr 1903
583 mentions
Apostle
Snow, Erastus
9 Nov 1818 - 27 May 1888
697 mentions
Apostle
Lee, John Doyle
1812-1877
29 mentions
Folsom, William Harrison
25 Mar 1815 - 19 Mar 1901
80 mentions
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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.
Rutherford B. Hayes inaugurated as 19th President of 38 United States.
Wilford sealed to Eudora Lovina Young by her father Brigham Young.
Wilford and others finished writing down the ceremonies and temple procedures.
Wilford administered first adoptions (two couples to Brigham Young) in St. George Temple.
Wilford's wife Phebe, and children Wilford Jr., Beulah and Phoebe Amelia arrive in St. George to serve in temple.
First time Wilford ever served as proxy in endowment when he completed endowment for "Prophet" Robert Mason.
General Conference held in completed St. George Temple, dedication of entire temple.
Wilford called to preside over the St. George Temple at age 70 (served until June 26, 1884).
First time anyone adopted (sealed) by ordinance to Wilford: Josiah G. Hardy, Samuel B. Hardy and their wives.
Wilford's family leaves St. George to return to Salt Lake City.
Wilford resigns as President of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society after 15 years.
Site for Manti Temple dedicated by Brigham Young.
Site for Logan Temple dedicated by Brigham Young.