Day in the Life

March 21, 1877

Wilford and others finished writing down the ceremonies and temple procedures.

March 22, 1877

Wilford administered first adoptions (two couples to ) in .

March 27, 1877

Wilford's wife , and children , and arrive in to serve in .

March 30, 1877

First time Wilford ever served as proxy in endowment when he completed endowment for "Prophet" .

April 6, 1877

General Conference held in completed , dedication of entire temple.

April 8, 1877

Wilford called to preside over the at age 70 (served until June 26, 1884).

April 11, 1877

First time anyone adopted (sealed) by ordinance to Wilford: , and their wives.

April 14, 1877

Wilford's family leaves to return to .

April 16, 1877

Wilford resigns as President of the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society after 15 years.

April 25, 1877

Site for dedicated by .

May 18, 1877

Site for dedicated by .

June 16, 1877

Wilford's son drowns in at age 20.

July 1877

Church-wide priesthood reorganization directed by includes rebaptism.

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