George Darling Watt
Born in Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Father
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Occurred On 1812 May 18
Married Mary Gregson
Baptized by Heber Chase Kimball
Served in British Mission
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Missionary Activity Notes
Near the end of January 1841 George Watt returned home to visit his wife and found her very ill. He wrote to Brigham Young on 29 January, 1841 and explained the situation and expressing the goal of returning to his mission in Scotland "in about three weeks". At the end of February 1841, Watt returned to Edinburgh, bringing his family with him.
On 6 April 1841 he was called to preside over the Edinburgh Conference.
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Started On 1840 October 6
Ended Between 1842 August 30 – September 17
Served in Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
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Priesthood Office
Residence When Called
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Started On 1844 April 15
Ended On 1844 June 27
Served in Eastern States Mission
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Priesthood Office
Residence When Called
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Started On 1844 October 8
End Date Not Found
Served in British Mission
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Missionary Activity Notes
He had learned Pitman's new shorthand system on a previous mission and was called to use it while serving on this mission. It proved to be a valuable skill that would have a tremendous influence on the future of the Church.
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Started On 1846 June 9
Ended On 1851 February 2
Traveled in John Brown Company (1851)
Roles
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Started On 1851 July 7
Ended On 1851 September 29
Married Jane Brown
Married Alice Longstroth
Married Elisabeth Golightly
Married Sarah Ann Harter
Served in British Mission
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Missionary Activity Notes
This was a short term mission suggested and approved by President Brigham Young to combine preaching the Gospel as well as some personal business. President Young assigned him to accompany his son Brigham Young, Jr.
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Started On 1867 February 4
Ended On 1867 August 4
Married Martha Bench
Died in Kaysville, Davis, Utah Territory, United States
