Hyrum H Blackwell
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.
Born in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1824 January 7
Mother
Mrs. Mary Blackwell
Father
James Blackwell
Date Details
Occurred On 1824 January 7
Died
No dates given
Baptized
1845 June (Age 21)
Traveled in Brigham Young Company (1848)
1848 June 5 – September 24 (Age 24) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1848 June 5
Joined Company
Ended Between 1848 September 20 – 24
Company Arrived
Served in California Mission
1849 November – 1850 November 15 (Age 25) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity 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.
Residence When Called
Great Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
Date Details
Started On 1849 November
Called
Ended On 1850 November 15
Departed from Field