
Wilford Woodruff
Wilford Woodruff was a miller by trade. He joined the Church in 1833 and served two missions before being ordained an Apostle in 1839. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, he completed four additional missions, presided over the temple in St. George, Utah, and served six years as Church Historian. He was sustained as Church President on April 7, 1889. As President of the Church, he dedicated temples in Salt Lake City and Manti, Utah, oversaw the organization of the Genealogical Society, and reemphasized the value of historical record keeping. After much pondering and prayer, he received a revelation that the Latter-day Saints should cease the practice of plural marriage. In 1890, he wrote the Manifesto, testifying that the Church had ceased teaching the practice of plural marriage. In addition to being the Lord’s mouthpiece for that revelation, President Woodruff also left a legacy that emphasized missionary and temple work. (Church History, Prophets of the Restoration)
Born in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut
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Baptized by Zera Pulsipher (1789 - 1872)
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Appointed to Council of Twelve
D&C 118:6 given at Far West, Missouri.
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Served in British Mission
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On the way to England he preached in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and New York.
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Served in Central States Mission
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He went to purchase paper for the Times and Seasons newspaper.
Served in Eastern States Mission
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Served in Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
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He was sent to visit conferences in these states and to campaign for Joseph Smith as US President.
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Called as President to Eastern States Mission
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Served in California Mission
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California As Delegate For Agricultural Society
Death in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
Among Choice Ones in Spirit World
D&C 138:53 Revelation given to President Joseph F Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah.