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Andrew Huston Perkins

Birth Date
On 1809 December 5
Death Date
On 1851 March 18
Gender
Male

Captain of Hundred and president of company.

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Born in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States

1809 December 5

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Occurred On 1809 December 5
Birth

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Father
Reuben Perkins
Mother
Elizabeth Petillo

Baptized

1839 February 19 (Age 29)

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Ended On 1844
Released

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Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Location Served
Missouri
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Additional Notes

Appointed to preside over the six missionaries called to assist Joseph Smith's presidential campaign and preach the gospel in Missouri. (History journal, April 15, 1844, p. 2) 


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Married
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Priesthood Office When Called
High Priest
Location Served
Illinois and Indiana
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Additional Notes

Called by the Twelve Apostles to strengthen the branches of the Church until the Nauvoo Temple was completed. (History journal, October 8, 1844)  He served as first counselor in the Macedonia Branch, Hancock, Illinois to his uncle, William G. Perkins who was ordained the bishop of the branch. (Andrew Huston Perkins- Bio Sketch, Family Search).


Joined Allen Taylor Company

1849 July 5 – October 10 (Age 39)

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Ended On 1849 October 10
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Died

1851 March 18 (Age 41)

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Occurred On 1851 March 18
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