John Nicholson
Born in Saint Boswells, Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
1839 July 13
Mother
Elizabeth Hewison
Father
John Nicholson
Date Details
Occurred On 1839 July 13
Baptized by Robert Hogg
1861 April 8 (Age 21)
Served in British Mission
1863 April 25 – 1866 May 23 (Age 23) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Location Served
Sheffield, Hull, and Birmingham Conferences
Date Details
Started On 1863 April 25
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1866 May 23
Departed from Field
Traveled in Joseph S. Rawlins Company (1866)
1866 August 2 – October 1 (Age 27) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1866 August 2
Joined Company
Ended On 1866 October 1
Company Arrived
Married Susannah Sarah Keep
1867 June 1 (Age 27)
Married Susannah Sarah Keep
1867 June 1 (Age 27)
Married Miranda Cutler
1871 October (Age 32)
Served in British Mission
1878 August 7 – 1880 November 11 (Age 39) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Missionary Activity Notes
His main responsibility was assisting with the publication of the Millennial Star. He also aided Orson Pratt in preparing the 1879 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants for printing in England.
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Location Served
Mission office
Date Details
Started On 1878 August 7
Set Apart
On 1878 September 6
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1880 November 11
Released
Served in British Mission
1891 May 28 – August 22 (Age 51) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Date Details
Started On 1891 May 28
Set Apart
On 1891 June 18
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1891 August 22
Departed from Field
Died in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
1909 January 26 (Age 69)
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John Nicholson (1839 - 1909) Profile