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John Alexander Richards

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"Departure", Deseret News, May 9, 1855, Page 5.

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Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, May 7, 1855, Page 1-7.

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John Alexander Richards

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Born in Cork, Cork, Ireland, United Kingdom

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Occurred On 1826 December 4

Traveled in Company Unknown (1847-1868)

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Started On 1847

Ended On 1868

Served in Indian Territory Mission

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Started On 1855 May 7

Ended On 1889 September 21

Died in United States

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Latter-day Saints biographical encyclopedia. 4 vols. Salt Lake City, Utah: Andrew Jenson History Company, 1901

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Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

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