Amos Fielding
View in FamilySearchDied August 5, 1875 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Baptized and ordained an elder, fall 1837.
Born in Tong, Lancashire, England
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Served in British Mission
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Born: Lancashire, England - Directed 200 Saints on ship Hanover on March 12, 1842, Image 2190 Family Search information file, 1830-1900.
Volunteered for expedition to California and Oregon
Joseph Smith asked for volunteers to explore Oregon and California. They were also to preach wherever they went. The purpose of the expedition was to locate a suitable place for the Saints to dwell. Due to rapid changing circumstances and the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith the expedition did not occur.
Served in British Mission
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Journal History of March 13, 1844 LR 1140 2 Image 41 Arrived in England 26 May 1844; departed 17 Jan. 1845
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Served in California Mission
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Journal History of February 24, 1844. - Seth Palmer and Amos Fielding had volunteered to provide instructions regarding supplies for the Oregon-Calif. exploring expedition - Feb. 23, 1844.
