Ebenezer Clawson Richardson

Birth Date
On 1815 August 7 (Born)
Death Date
On 1874 September 25 (Died)
Gender
Male

Evidence from census and genealogical records suggests the Richardson family traveled to Utah in 1850 in the Edward Hunter Company.  His travel to Utah is 1850 is also confirmed by the obituary of his son Josiah.

Ebenezer later participated as one of the rescuers that were sent out in the winter of 1856 to assist the members of the Church stranded in Wyoming.

Ebenezer returned from a mission sometime in 1858. More research is needed to confirm when and with whom he traveled. 

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Born in Dryden, Thompkins, New York, United States

1815 August 7
Mother
Lowly Lola Foote
Father
Josiah Richardson

Date Details

Occurred On 1815 August 7

Baptized by Joseph Smith

1834 (Age 18)

Traveled in Rescue Companies (1856)

1856 October 7 – December 15 (Age 41) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1856 October 7
Joined Company
Ended On 1856 December 15
Company Arrived

Called as President to South African Mission

1857 April 22 – 1858 April 27 (Age 41) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Ogden, Weber, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Orson Hyde

Date Details

On 1857 March 29
Called
Started On 1857 April 22
Set Apart
On 1857 August 4
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1858 April 27
Departed from Field

Traveled in Company Unknown (1858)

1858 (Age 42) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Returning Missionary

Date Details

Occurred Circa 1858
Joined Company
Circa 1858
Company Arrived

Died

1874 September 25 (Age 59)
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