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Arthur Townsend
Born in Brampton, Derbyshire, England
1868 September 13
Mother
Emma Ruth Marsden
Father
William Townsend
Date Details
Occurred On 1868 September 13
Baptized by George R Emery
No dates given
Served in British Mission
1896 May 5 – 1898 May 28 (Age 27) See Missionaries
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
F D Richards
Location Served
Great Britain
Date Details
Started On 1896 May 5
Set Apart
Ended On 1898 May 28
Released
Images
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British Missionaries circa 1898
Died
1950 August 28 (Age 81)
Media
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Arthur Townsend (1868 - 1950) Profile
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British Missionaries circa 1898