Church-wide priesthood reorganization directed by Brigham Young includes rebaptism.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
August 23, 1877 ~ Thursday
23. W Woodruff ordained Brother Ellis Sanders a
High Priest for Benjamin Franklin and got Endo-
wments for him, also ordained 6 Elders we gave 1369
Endowments Ordained 60 W Woodruff sealed 3 couple J
McAllister 18, D H Cannon 3.
People
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Franklin, Benjamin
6 Jan 1706 - 17 Apr 1790
13 mentions
Historical Figure, Eminent Men and Woman
Cannon, David Henry
23 Apr 1838 - 24 Dec 1924
164 mentions
Missionary
McAllister, John Daniel Thompson
19 Feb 1827 - 21 Jan 1910
659 mentions
Missionary
Sanders, Moses Martin, b. 1803
1803-1878
1 mention
Events
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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.