John Sylvanus Davis
PersonMaleRID: PER-CZXWRG8
Other Names
John Silvanus Davies (Alternate)
Born
On 1822 June 7
Died
On 1882 June 11
Birthplace
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Death Place
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
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Born in Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom
1822 June 7
Relationships
Father
James Silvanus
Mother
Ann Walter
Baptism
1846 April 1 (Age 23)
Called as Missionary
Welsh Mission
1849 – 1854 (Age 26)
1849 – 1854 (Age 26)
Start Date Details
End Date Details
Ended 1854
Additional Information
Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Notes
Translated the Book of Mormon into Welsh (1852). Served as a counselor in the mission presidency and was editor and publisher of Udgorn Seion [Zion's Trumpet], the periodical published by the mission.
Married to Elizabeth Phillips
1850 December 30 (Age 28)
Joined Company Unknown
1854 (Age 31)
Start Date Details
Started Circa 1854
End Date Details
Ended Circa 1854
Additional Information
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Died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
1882 June 11 (Age 60)