Elias Smith Woodruff
View in FamilySearchHe was the grandson of Wilford Woodruff, fourth President of the Church.
Born in Randolph, Rich, Utah Territory, United States
1873 December 15
Mother
Emily Jane Smith
Father
Wilford Woodruff
Baptized by Wilford Woodruff Jr.
1881 December 15 (Age 8)
Served in Southern States Mission
1895 November–1898 August (Age 21) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
A. H. Cannon
Images
Portrait of Elder Woodruff
Missionary Companions Southern States
Southern States Mission, East Kentucky Conference, 31 July 1896
Southern States Mission - East Kentucky Conference, 25 Sept 1897
Arrived at Home
1898 September 26 (Age 24)
Called as President to Western States Mission
1928 March–1933 December (Age 54) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Residence When Called
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Heber J. Grant
Additional Notes
He and his wife were transferred to oversee the Central States Mission.
Images
Elias Smith Woodruff (1873 - 1941), Western States (1928 - 1933)
Mission Photo
Elias Smith Woodruff (1873 - 1941), Western States (1928 - 1933)
Served With
Departed from Home
1928 March 9 (Age 54)
Arrived in Field
1928 March 10 (Age 54)
Called
1933 October 4 (Age 59)
Called as President to Central States Mission
1934 January–1939 July (Age 60) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Residence When Called
Western States Mission
Set Apart By
Anthony W. Ivins
Served With
Set Apart
1934 April 10 (Age 60)
Arrived at Home
1939 July 2 (Age 65)
Death
1941 November 16 (Age 67)
Married Nellie Maria Davis
No dates given.
Media
Elias Smith Woodruff (1873 - 1941) Profile
Portrait of Elder Woodruff
Missionary Companions Southern States
Southern States Mission, East Kentucky Conference, 31 July 1896
Southern States Mission - East Kentucky Conference, 25 Sept 1897
Elias Smith Woodruff (1873 - 1941), Western States (1928 - 1933)
Mission Photo
Elias Smith Woodruff (1873 - 1941), Western States (1928 - 1933)