George Darling Watt
Born in Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Married Mary Gregson
Baptized by Heber C. Kimball
Called as Missionary
1840 October 6 – 1842 September 17 (Age 28)
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Ended Between 1842 August 30 – September 17
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Additional 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.
Mission Companionship
Orson Pratt (27)
Called as Missionary
1844 April 15 – June 27 (Age 31)
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Ended On 1844 June 27
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Called as Missionary
1844 October 8 (Age 32)
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Start Date Not Found
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Arrived in the Field as Missionary
1846 June 9 – 1851 February 2 (Age 34)
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Ended On 1851 February 2
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Additional 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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Joined John Brown Company
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Ended On 1851 September 29
Married Jane Brown
Married Alice Longstroth
Married Elisabeth Golightly
Married Sarah Ann Harter
Departed from Home as Missionary
1867 February 4 – August 4 (Age 54)
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Ended On 1867 August 4
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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.
Married Martha Bench
Died in Kaysville, Davis, Utah Territory, United States
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Occurred On 1881 October 24
