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Elmer Bert Simmons
Born in Willow Creek, Bingham, Idaho Territory, United States
1890 April 8
Mother
Sarah Jane Starkey
Father
Alphonzo B Simmons
Date Details
Occurred On 1890 April 8
Baptized by Alphonzo B Simmons
1898 April 30 (Age 8)
Served in Western States Mission
1911 May 16 – 1913 September 27 (Age 21) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Willow Creek, Bingham, Idaho, United States
Set Apart By
Seymour B Young
Location Served
Western States
Date Details
Started On 1911 May 16
Set Apart
Ended On 1913 September 27
Arrived at Home
Images
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Western States missionaries, December 1911
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Missionary companions, Western States Mission, 1911-1912
Died
1978 October 9 (Age 88)
Media
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Elmer Bert Simmons (1890 - 1978) Profile
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Western States missionaries, December 1911
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Missionary companions, Western States Mission, 1911-1912