Edson Whipple
Born in Dummerston, Windham, Vermont, United States
1805 February 5
Mother
Basmath Hatchins
Father
John Whipple
Date Details
Occurred On 1805 February 5
Baptized by Benjamin Winchester
1840 June 14 (Age 35)
Served in Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
1844 April 15 – November (Age 39) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity 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.
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Location Served
Pennsylvania
Date Details
Started On 1844 April 15
Called
Ended On 1844 November
Arrived at Home
Served in Eastern States Mission
1844 October 8 – 1847 (Age 39) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Other
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Called to go to the Pennsylvania area, take family and build up branch of the Church to become a Stake.
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Additional Information
Served with Children
Location Served
Pennsylvania
Date Details
On 1844 May 4
Called
Started On 1844 October 8
Departed from Home
Ended Circa 1847
Released
Traveled in Brigham Young Vanguard Company (1847)
1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 42) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1847 April 16
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 July 21
Company Arrived
Traveled in Wilford Woodruff Company (1850)
1850 June 16 – October 14 (Age 45) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1850 June 16
Joined Company
Ended On 1850 October 14
Company Arrived
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)
Served in Eastern States Mission
1871 November 14 (Age 66) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Provo, Utah, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Location Served
Eastern States
Date Details
Started On 1871 November 14
Set Apart
End Date Not Found
Died in Colonia Juárez, Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, México
1894 May 11 (Age 89)
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Edson Whipple (1805 - 1894) Profile