Church History Biographical Database
Jonathan Calkins Wright
Born in Rome, Oneida, New York, United States
1808 November 29
Mother
Elizabeth Shed
Father
Peter Bice Wright
Date Details
Occurred On 1808 November 29
Baptized
1843 March 29 (Age 34)
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1843 July 3 (Age 34) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Short Term
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Elders were to go into the different counties and disabuse the public mind with regard to the arrest of Joseph Smith.
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Served With
Location Served
Scott Co., Illinois
Date Details
Started On 1843 July 3
Called
End Date Not Found
Served in Central States Mission
1847 February 11 (Age 38) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Short Term
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Missionary Activity Notes
A mission to help protect the cattle and horses in Lathrop's herd on the rush bottoms of the Missouri River. The brethren were concerned because the Indians were stealing horses and killing the cattle.
Residence When Called
Winter Quarters, Douglas, Nebraska, United States
Location Served
Scott County, Missouri
Date Details
Started On 1847 February 11
Called
End Date Not Found
Traveled in Edward Hunter Company (1850)
1850 June 29 – October 13 (Age 41) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Additional Information
Captain of Ten. His travel to Utah is also mentioned in his son's obituary.
Date Details
Started On 1850 June 29
Joined Company
Ended On 1850 October 13
Company Arrived
Re-baptized
1850 October 20 (Age 41)
Married Cynthia Martin
1850 December 18 (Age 42)
Married Mary Jane Neeley
1852 February 24 (Age 43)
Married Lois Susanna Moran
1857 January 11 (Age 48)
Married Karen Marie Olsen
1857 November 5 (Age 48)
Died in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory, United States
1880 November 8 (Age 71)
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Jonathan Calkins Wright (1808 - 1880) Profile