Hyrum H Blackwell

Birth Date
On 1824 January 7
Death Date
Unknown
Gender
Male

In some sources his given name is listed as "Hiram."  

According to the 14 April 1848 account recorded in Journal History, Hyrum had been called on a mission to England, but that was countermanded and he was sent to the Valley to raise grain for the Saints.

His name does not appear on any Utah, Nevada, or California census, and further research is needed to obtain his birth as well as the date and place of his death.

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Born in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

1824 January 7

Date Details

Occurred On 1824 January 7
Birth

Relationships

Father
James Blackwell
Mother
Mrs. Mary Blackwell

Baptized

1845 June (Age 21)

Joined Brigham Young Company

1848 June 5 – September 24 (Age 24)

Start Date Details

Joined When Organization was Formed

End Date Details

Ended Between 1848 September 20 – 24
Organization was Ended

Called as Missionary

California Mission
1849 November – 1850 November 15 (Age 25)

Start Date Details

Called

End Date Details

Ended On 1850 November 15
Departed from the Field

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Single
Residence When Called
Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Additional Notes

Labored in northern California as a gold panning missionary to gather much needed funds for God's glory. While laboring, Elder Charles C. Rich called and set him apart to be one of the 10 original missionaries to open the Sandwich Isle Mission.  They departed for Oahu on November 15, 1849.


Died

No dates given

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Start Date Not Found
Died