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John Carson Allen
Born in Filer, Twin Falls, Idaho
1912 February 11
Mother
Emma Carson
Father
Benjamin F Allen
Date Details
Occurred On 1912 February 11
Baptized by J Arthur Swenson
1921 August 6 (Age 9)
Served in Australian Mission
1937 February 11 – March 3 (Age 25) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
United States
Set Apart By
Melvin J Ballard
Location Served
Australian
Date Details
Started On 1937 February 11
Set Apart
On 1937 February 13
Departed from Home
Ended On 1937 March 3
Departed from Field
Images
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Missionary Group - Salt Lake Mission Home
Died
1994 July 2 (Age 82)
Media
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John Carson Allen (1912 - 1994) Profile
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Missionary Group - Salt Lake Mission Home, 1937 February