Healing of Jane Braddock, Sister Lavender, and Sister Brown
Published October 4, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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Millennial Star Research
On September 14, 1837, in Bedford, England, Willard Richards observed a day of personal fasting and reported feeling significantly strengthened and refreshed by the Spirit. In his journal, he records that at noon he administered to Jane Braddock by the laying on of hands, and by that same evening, she had recovered and was well. Later that day, he also laid hands on Sister Lavender and Sister Brown for their health. Following these administrations, he preached a sermon at the home of Brother Smith.
In Their Own Words
“14.—Kept this as a day of fasting; felt much strengthened and refreshed. Laid hands on Jane Braddock at noon, and by night she was well; also laid hands on Sisters Lavender and Brown; preached at Brother Smith's. — History of Willard Richards, The Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 27(1865):166”
Sources & References
The Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star (Manchester, later Liverpool, England, May 1840–1970), 4 March 1865 (Vol. 27, No. 9). https://archive.org/details/per_utah-and-the-mormons_the-latter-day-saints-millennial-star_1865-03-04_27_9 (account extracted verbatim from the issue's Internet Archive OCR text; research confidence: high) Additional sources (periodical research): History of Willard Richards, The Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 27 (1865): 166. https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/history/willard-richards/
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