Explore information on thousands of people who are included in Wilford Woodruff's records. Discover their stories through his daily journal entries and their correspondence with him.
These short biographies identify individuals by name; birth date and location; parentage; marriage date and location (if applicable); baptism date and location (if applicable); death date and location; and a brief description of their association with Wilford Woodruff. A biographical reference is included for individuals who are mentioned in the Papers but may not have associated directly with him, such as historical and scriptural figures.
This list is regularly updated as new documents are transcribed and published on this site.
After learning of the revelations received by Joseph Smith regarding proxy baptisms, temple endowments, and sealings in the 1840s, Wilford Woodruff complete genealogical research for more than 3,000 relatives in preparation for the initiation of all proxy temple ordinances in the St. George Temple in 1877. By 1897 he completed the proxy ordinances, with the help of his extended family and friends.
This list includes his wives, descendants, and ancestors whose names were included in his records.
