Wilford's vision of Signers of Declaration of Independence; proxy baptisms for 100 Eminent Men and 68 Eminent Women under Wilford's direction.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
October 04, 1877 ~ Thursday
4.
I received 2 letters, and wrote No 19. I met with
the Priesthood Meeting at 10 oclok and herd the report of the
Presidents of all the stakes
Afternoon prayer By W Woodruff D H. Wells spok 50 M[inutes]
C C Rich 11 Minuts
People
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Rich, Charles Coulson
21 Aug 1809 - 17 Nov 1883
352 mentions
Apostle
Wells, Daniel Hanmer
27 Oct 1814 - 24 Mar 1891
800 mentions
Apostle
Events
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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.
Endowments resume in Endowment House in Salt Lake City for those too ill or elderly to travel to St. George.