Benjamin Lynn Clapp (1814 - 1865) Profile

Benjamin Lynn Clapp (1814 - 1865)

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Andrew Jenson, Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:194

Andrew Jenson, Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:194.

Ordained a president of the eighth quorum of the seventies Oct. 20, 1844. Was set apart as one of the first seven presidents of the seventies Dec. 2, 1845.

Transcript for Andrew Jenson, Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:194

no mention of missions

Historical Department journal history of the Church

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, April 15, 1844, Page 1-5.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, April 4, 1845.

States that Clapp reported that he had returned from a special mission to collect tithing. He also held meetings and baptized.

Transcript for Historical Department journal history of the Church, 4 April 1845

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, June 23, 1835.

First: An extract written by Elder Woodruff that mentions preaching at Clapp's residence on Dec 19, 1835.Second: Clapp joined J.D. Hunter in his mission.Third: a conference appoints Clapp to a mission in Alabama.

Transcript for Historical Department journal history of the Church, 23 June 1835; December 26 1835; April 10, p. 1 1843

Historical Department journal history of the Church.

Missionary reports, 1831-1900

Missionary reports, 1831-1900.

M. 1st. I left Nauvoo on the 12th of August, 1843, on a special mission to South, and returned on the 7th June, 1744; in which time I travelled four thousand four hundred and forty-four (4444) miles. Held --- one hundred and seventy-six Meetings and baptized one hundred and eighteen persons, all in the States of Alabama and Mississippi. 2nd. I left Nauvoo on a special mission, for to collect tithing on the 23rd of Oct. 1844, and returned a few days before the April Conference 1845, in which time I held many meetings. Baptized sixteen persons and delivered into the hands of the Trustees-in-Trust $1047 cash. Benj. L. Clapp. Nauvoo, Nov. 17, 1845.

Transcript for Missionary reports, 1831-1900, MS 6104, Church History Library

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., NTER, 977.343/N1 K29c

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., NTER, 977.343/N1 K29c, Page 5.

Born Aug 19, 1814 in Madison County, Alabama. Was a seventy by end of 1845.

Transcript for Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., NTER, 977.343/N1 K29c, p. 5, Family History Library

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., NTER, 977.343/N1 K29c.

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West Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States

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Mary Rachel Shultz

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Elvira Randall

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Frank Lewis Clapp

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