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John Cranmer Dalton
Born in Manassa, Conejos, Colorado, United States
1912 September 1
Mother
Mary Estella Crowther
Father
Bartlett West Dalton
Date Details
Occurred On 1912 September 1
Baptized by Albert Bryner
1920 September 1 (Age 8)
Served in South African Mission
1931 June 24 – 1934 May 21 (Age 18) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
United States
Set Apart By
James E. Talmage
Date Details
Started On 1931 June 24
Set Apart
On 1931 June 25
Departed from Home
Ended On 1934 May 21
Released
Images
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Elder Dalton in South Africa
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Cumorah Baseball Team
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South African Mission 1930's
Died
1978 April 28 (Age 65)
Media
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John Cranmer Dalton (1912 - 1978) Profile
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Elder Dalton in South Africa
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Cumorah Baseball Team
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South African Mission 1930's