Andrew Huston Perkins
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Born
On 1809 December 5
Died
On 1851 March 18
Birthplace
Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
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Born in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
1809 December 5
Relationships
Father
Reuben Perkins
Mother
Elizabeth Petillo
Baptism
1839 February 19 (Age 29)
Performed By
Zenos H. Gurley
Called as Missionary
Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
1844 April 15 (Age 34)
1844 April 15 (Age 34)
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Called
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Ended 1844
Released
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Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Location Served
Missouri
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
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)
Called as Missionary
Early Church Mission: North America Mission
1844 October 8 (Age 34)
1844 October 8 (Age 34)
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Called
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End Date Not Found
Released
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Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Priesthood Office When Called
High Priest
Location Served
Illinois and Indiana
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
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 1849 October 10
Organization Was Ended
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Died
1851 March 18 (Age 41)