He was baptized by Lyman E. Johnson and soon afterwards ordained to the Priesthood and called into the mission field.
Called on a mission March 12, 1833, he labored in New York, etc., with William F. Cahoon as a companion. Journal History of Mar 23, Apr 16, May 1, 1833
Volunteered his services as a missionary Aug. 6 1834; Horace Cowan was appointed to labor with him. Journal History of Aug. 6, 7, 1834
Traveling from Clay county, Missouri, to Kirtland, Ohio, preached the Gospel on the way and held many meetings.
D&C 124:136 at Nauvoo, Illinois.
Called at a general conference of the Church held at Nauvoo, Illinois, April 9, 1841, to travel extensively to collect means for the building of the Nauvoo temple.
To preside with George P. Dykes over the twenty three missionaries sent to assist Joseph Smith's presidential campaign and preach the gospel in Indiana. (History Journal, April 15, 1844, p. 2)
Called as a missionary to the Emmett's Company.
Called to San Francisco to oversee the California branches & collect tithing; then lead a company of California Saints to the valley in the fall.
