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Day in the Life

Aug 22, 1877

Journal Entry

August 22, 1877 ~ Wednesday

22 we gave Endowments to 88. Ordained 2 High Priest
for George Washington and John Wesley, and 4 Elders
Total Ordained 40. W Woodruff sealed 9 couple and 7
children to their parents D H Cannon sealed 26 couple

People

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Cannon, David Henry
23 Apr 1838 - 24 Dec 1924
141 mentions
Missionary
Washington, George
22 Feb 1732 - 14 Dec 1799
43 mentions
Historical Figure, Eminent Men and Woman
Wesley, John
17 Jun 1703 - 2 Feb 1791
14 mentions
Historical Figure, Eminent Men and Woman

Events

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August 19-21, 1877
Wilford's vision of Signers of Declaration of Independence; proxy baptisms for 100 Eminent Men and 68 Eminent Women under Wilford's direction.
August 22-24, 1877
Majority of endowments completed for Eminent Men and Women; some sealings also completed.
September 16, 1877
Wilford publicly shares his vision of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Aug 22, 1877