Edwin D. Woolley Jr. — Recovery from Severe Illness
Published August 31, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Robinson documents the life of Edwin D. Woolley Jr., a prominent Kanab leader and Stake President. In one instance, Woolley fell dangerously ill, threatening his ability to lead the struggling colony. The community and family engaged in fervent prayer and Priesthood administration. Robinson notes that his recovery was considered a direct answer to the collective faith of the Kanab Saints, allowing him to continue his leadership for decades.
Sources & References
Adonis Findlay Robinson, ed., History of Kane County (Salt Lake City: Utah Printing Company, 1970), 425-94; History of Kanab, 286-91. (research confidence: medium)
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