Church History Biographical Database
Andrew Huston Perkins
Captain of Hundred and president of company.
Born in Jackson, Madison, Tennessee, United States
1809 December 5
Mother
Elizabeth Petillo
Father
Reuben Perkins
Date Details
Occurred On 1809 December 5
Baptized by Zenos H. Gurley
1839 February 19 (Age 29)
Served in Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
1844 April 15 (Age 34) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity 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)
Location Served
Missouri
Date Details
Ended On 1844
Released
Started On 1844 April 15
Called
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1844 October 8 (Age 34) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity 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).
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Location Served
Illinois and Indiana
Date Details
Started On 1844 October 8
Called
Start Date Not Found
Released
Traveled in Allen Taylor Company (1849)
1849 July 5 – October 10 (Age 39) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1849 July 5
Joined Company
Ended On 1849 October 10
Company Arrived
Died
1851 March 18 (Age 41)