Edson Whipple

Birth Date
On 1805 February 5
Death Date
On 1894 May 11
Gender
Male
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Born in Dummerston, Windham, Vermont, United States

1805 February 5

Date Details

Occurred On 1805 February 5
Birth

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Father
John Whipple
Mother
Basmath Hatchins

Baptized by Benjamin Winchester

1840 June 14 (Age 35)

Called as Missionary

Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
1844 April 15 – November (Age 39)

End Date Details

Ended On 1844 November
Arrived at Home

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Location Served
Pennsylvania
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Additional Notes

Called to preach the gospel and present Joseph Smith's views on government and to advocate his candidacy for President of the United States.


Departed from Home as Missionary

Eastern States Mission
1844 October 8 – 1847 (Age 39)

End Date Details

Ended Circa 1847
Released

Additonal Dates

On 1844 May 4
Called

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Location Served
Pennsylvania
Mission Qualifier
Other
Served With Children
Yes
Additional Notes

Called to go to the Pennsylvania area, take family and build up branch of the Church to become a Stake.


Joined Brigham Young Vanguard Company

1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 42)

Joined Wilford Woodruff Company

1850 June 16 – October 14 (Age 45)

Married Mary Ann Yeager

1850 November 4 (Age 45)

Married Harriet Yeager

1850 November 4 (Age 45)

Married Amelia Mariah Fellows

1854 September 6 (Age 49)

Married Mary Ann Quinney

1857 April 21 (Age 52)

Set Apart as Missionary

Eastern States Mission
1871 November 14 (Age 66)

End Date Details

Start Date Not Found
Released

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Plurally Married
Residence When Called
Provo, Utah, Utah Territory, United States
Priesthood Office When Called
High Priest
Location Served
Eastern States
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Set Apart By
Joseph F Smith

Died in Colonia Juárez, Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, México

1894 May 11 (Age 89)

Date Details

Occurred On 1894 May 11
Died

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