John D. T. McAllister becomes St. George Temple President.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
June 08, 1887 ~ Wednesday
June 8 1887
I was informed that President Taylor was in a critical condition
legs bloated full, could not turn in bed liable to leave us any day
his family nor the public are aware of it should he drop off suddenly
it will be a heavy Blow to Israel He is calm and composed
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I wrote Letter to Jaques, Phe Emma, Clara & Roskelley I
did not rest well to much deep thinking to sleep
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Beebe, Clara Martisha Woodruff
23 Jul 1868 - 29 Dec 1927
418 mentions
Family
Woodruff, Emma Smith
1 Mar 1838 - 6 Mar 1912
1027 mentions
Family
Jaques, John
7 Jan 1827 - 1 Jun 1900
454 mentions
Taylor, John, b. 1808
1 Nov 1808 - 25 Jul 1887
1954 mentions
Apostle
Roskelley, Samuel
1 Jan 1837 - 10 Feb 1914
139 mentions
Events
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Seventh Constitutional Convention for Utah held; Congress rejects petition for statehood.
John Taylor dies at the age of 80.
Wilford, as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, becomes the leader of the Church.
Wilford watches John Taylor's funeral procession from Church office to avoid arrest.
To enforce the Edmunds-Tucker Act, Frank H. Dyer is appointed receiver for the government and Church property is confiscated.