Wilford and others finished writing down the ceremonies and temple procedures.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
May 18, 1877 ~ Friday
18 ^Ground for Logan Temple dedicated to day^
Gave 134 Endowments 43 Elders Ordained J D T McAllister
sealed 54 couple, gave 2 seconed Anointing, & 5 Adoptions
I wrote 3 letters to Phebe Susan Eugenia & Phebe I felt quite
comfortable to day I received a letter from Brother Morgan
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Cody, Eugenia Amelia Scholes
21 May 1860 - 16 Sep 1955
60 mentions
Family
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
659 mentions
Missionary
Snow, Phebe Amelia Woodruff
4 Mar 1842 - 15 Feb 1919
344 mentions
Family
Woodruff, Phebe Whittemore Carter
8 Mar 1807 - 10 Nov 1885
1582 mentions
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Scholes, Susan Cornelia Woodruff
25 Jul 1843 - 6 Oct 1897
361 mentions
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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.
Church-wide priesthood reorganization directed by Brigham Young includes rebaptism.