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James Thomas Ashby
Born in Ogden, Weber, Utah Territory, United States
1887 September 3
Mother
Emily Matilda Coleman
Father
Thomas Ashby
Date Details
Occurred On 1887 September 3
Baptized by Gerret Meenderink
1909 April 15 (Age 21)
Served in South African Mission
1916 September 20 – 1919 April 19 (Age 29) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Francis M Lyman
Location Served
South Africa
Date Details
Started On 1916 September 20
Set Apart
On 1916 September 21
Departed from Home
Ended On 1919 April 19
Arrived at Home
Images
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Mission Photo
Died
1942 March 22 (Age 54)
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James Thomas Ashby (1887 - 1942) Profile
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