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Day in the Life

May 26, 1877

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May 26, 1877 ~ Saturday

26 I received 8 letters from Sorrenson, Phebe, Susan,
Robert, Phebe, Asahel, & Nellie. I wrote one letter to Phebe

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3 Feb 1863 - 2 Jul 1939

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4 Jul 1860 - 30 Nov 1905

241 mentions

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1837-1909

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Missionary

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4 Mar 1842 - 15 Feb 1919

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8 Mar 1807 - 10 Nov 1885

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19 Nov 1835 - 14 Jul 1891

94 mentions

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25 Jul 1843 - 6 Oct 1897

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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 26, 1877