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Day in the Life

May 13, 1877

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May 13, 1877 ~ Sunday

13. Sunday President Young Telegraphed to know how I was
I sent word I was not as well Br McAllister and
Eyring called upon me this morning And administered to me
I took a vapor bath this Evening which I think done me good
I had a comfortable nights rest

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9 Mar 1835 - 10 Feb 1902

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19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910

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Events

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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 .

Site for dedicated by .

Wilford's son drowns in at age 20.

Church-wide priesthood reorganization directed by includes rebaptism.

May 13, 1877