Wilford's son Brigham drowns in Bear River at age 20.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
August 09, 1877 ~ Thursday
89. I went out again this morning with Br Ipson
and fished till 11 ocok we caught about 40 lbs each
of fine nise trout we got some dinner and then
we drove to Pangwich Town whis beautifully
situated though rather High Troubled some with
frost but their wheat fields looked well. I held
a Meeting & spok to the people as Did D. H. Cannon
& Jesse N. Smith 15 Miles
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Cannon, David Henry
23 Apr 1838 - 24 Dec 1924
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Missionary
Smith, Jesse Nathaniel
2 Dec 1834 - 5 Jun 1906
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Church-wide priesthood reorganization directed by Brigham Young includes rebaptism.
Wilford's vision of Signers of Declaration of Independence; proxy baptisms for 100 Eminent Men and 68 Eminent Women under Wilford's direction.
Majority of endowments completed for Eminent Men and Women; some sealings also completed.
Brigham Young dies in Salt Lake City.
Funeral service for Brigham Young held in Tabernacle.
Wilford dedicates Brigham Young's grave.
Apostles meet and agree that John Taylor will be President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Wilford publicly shares his vision of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Wilford participates in the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Logan Temple.
Solemn Assembly to sustain Quorum of Twelve as leading body; John Taylor as Quorum president.