Wilford receives revelation authorizing proxy ordinances for his family by non-relatives.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
April 17, 1877 ~ Tuesday
17. we baptized 342 for the dead, W Woodruff ordained 2 Bishops
one councillor and set apart another Bishop McAllister ordained
2 High Priests & set apart as councillors
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McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
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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.
Wilford's son Brigham drowns in Bear River at age 20.