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James Allen Taylor
Born in Bliss, Surry, North Carolina, United States
1848 July 9
Mother
Nancy Jane Hiatt
Father
James Anderson Taylor
Date Details
Occurred On 1848 July 9
Baptized by Howard Coray
1868 August 2 (Age 20)
Served in Southern States Mission
1898 May 18 – 1899 May 29 (Age 49) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Fremont, Wayne, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Location Served
Southern States
Date Details
Started On 1898 May 18
Set Apart
Ended On 1899 May 29
Released
Images
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Mission Photo
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New Elders to the Southern States Mission
Died in Payson, Utah, Utah, United States
1915 May 13 (Age 66)
Media
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James Allen Taylor (1848 - 1915) Profile
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Mission Photo
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New Elders to the Southern States Mission, 1898 May 18