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Jenness Willard Andersen
Born in Hyrum, Cache, Utah, United States
1901 September 13
Mother
Carrie Thoresen
Father
Joseph W Andersen
Date Details
Occurred On 1901 September 13
Baptized by Jacob Miller
1909 November 19 (Age 8)
Served in Eastern States Mission
1925 January 20 – 1927 February 26 (Age 23) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Lost River, Butte, Idaho, United States
Set Apart By
Orson F Whitney
Location Served
Eastern States
Date Details
Started On 1925 January 20
Set Apart
On 1925 January 21
Departed from Home
Ended On 1927 February 26
Arrived at Home
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Eastern States Mission 1925-1926
Died
1974 April 3 (Age 72)
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Eastern States Mission 1925-1926