Church History Biographical Database
John Joseph Pledger Murphy
Born in Fayetteville, Fayette, Georgia, United States
1843 September 4
Mother
Jerusha Elizabeth Pledger
Father
Jesse Jeanes Murphy
Date Details
Occurred On 1843 September 4
Baptized by Jesse E Murphy
1868 May 6 (Age 24)
Married Nancy Victoria Murphy
1868 June 23 (Age 24)
Traveled in Joseph S. Rawlins Company (1868)
1868 July 25 – August 20 (Age 24) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1868 July 25
Joined Company
Ended On 1868 August 20
Company Arrived
Traveled in John Gillespie Company (1868)
1868 August 23 – September 15 (Age 24) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1868 August 23
Joined Company
Ended On 1868 September 15
Company Arrived
Served in Southern States Mission
1886 March 4 – 1887 September 12 (Age 42) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Ogden, Weber, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Location Served
Southern States: Georgia
Date Details
Started On 1886 March 4
Set Apart
Ended On 1887 September 12
Released
Died in Colonia Juárez, Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, México
1889 September 3 (Age 45)
Media
John Joseph Pledger Murphy (1843 - 1889) Profile
John Joseph Pledger Murphy (1843 - 1889)