Living In The Light

The 1880s, 1881-1891

Following James White’s death in August 1881, Ellen White resided in California, at times in Healdsburg and at times in Oakland. She labored there writing and speaking, until she left for Europe in August 1885 in response to the call of the General Conference. During the two years in Europe she resided in Basel, Switzerland, except for three extended visits to the Scandinavian countries, England, and Italy. Returning to the United States in August 1887, she soon made her way to her Healdsburg home. She attended the 1888 General Conference Session at Minneapolis in October and November; following the conference, while residing in Battle Creek, she worked among the churches of the Midwest, and the East. After a year in the East she returned to California, but was called back to attend the General Conference session at Battle Creek in October 1889. She remained in the vicinity ofBattle Creek until she left for Australia in September 1891. LL 5.2