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John Elmer Howell
Born in Clifton, Oneida, Idaho Territory, United States
1879 December 18
Mother
Elizabeth Wallace Bird
Father
Henry Nelson Howell
Date Details
Occurred On 1879 December 18
Baptized by Martin Henderson
1888 February 18 (Age 8)
Served in New Zealand Mission
1904 November 4 – 1907 June 10 (Age 24) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Clifton, Oneida, Idaho, United States
Set Apart By
J. Golden Kimball
Date Details
On 1904 November 4
Departed from Home
Started On 1904 November 4
Set Apart
Ended On 1907 June 10
Released
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Died
1953 May 31 (Age 73)
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John Elmer Howell (1879 - 1953) Profile
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