Wilford's son Brigham drowns in Bear River at age 20.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
August 15, 1877 ~ Wednesday
15. I spent the day in the Temple we gave 55 Endowments
Ordained 22 Elders J D T McAllister sealed 5 couple &
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^ D. H. Cannon 6 I wrote 2 letters to Mr Sorrenson & Delight
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Cannon, David Henry
23 Apr 1838 - 24 Dec 1924
164 mentions
Missionary
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
659 mentions
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Sorrenson, John P.
1837-1909
28 mentions
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Woodruff, Sarah Delight Stocking
26 Jun 1838 - 28 May 1906
173 mentions
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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.