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Ben Rich Allen
Born in Gilbert, Maricopa, Arizona
1916 June 5
Mother
Barbara Ann Phelps
Father
John S. Allen
Date Details
Occurred On 1916 June 5
Baptized by John L Allen
1924 June 5 (Age 8)
Served in Argentine Mission
1937 March 17 – 1939 December 13 (Age 20) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
Set Apart By
Location Served
Argentina
Date Details
Started On 1937 March 17
Set Apart
On 1937 March 25
Departed from Home
Ended On 1939 December 13
Released
Died
1972 March 25 (Age 55)
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Ben Rich Allen (1916 - 1972) Profile