Joseph Andrew Johnson Kelting
Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1811 October 13
Mother
Elizabeth Gwinup
Father
Simon Johnson
Date Details
Occurred On 1811 October 13
Baptized
1844 (Age 32)
Volunteered for expedition to California and Oregon
1844 February 23 (Age 32)
Joseph Smith asked for volunteers to explore Oregon and California. They were also to preach wherever they went. The purpose of the expedition was to locate a suitable place for the Saints to dwell. Due to rapid changing circumstances and the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith the expedition did not occur.
Date Details
Occurred On 1844 February 23
Served in Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
1844 April 15 (Age 32) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
Elder
Location Served
Tennessee
Date Details
Ended On 1844
Released
Started On 1844 April 15
Called
Served in Eastern States Mission
1848 June 5 (Age 36) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Other
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Location Served
Eastern States
Date Details
Started On 1848 June 5
Called
End Date Not Found
Married Minerva Orilla Woods
1850 December 15 (Age 39)
Traveled in John S. Higbee/James W. Bay Company (1852)
1852 May 28 – August 13 (Age 40) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1852 May 28
Joined Company
Ended On 1852 August 13
Company Arrived
Served in Australian Mission
1856 February 24 (Age 44) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Provo
Location Served
Australia
Date Details
Started On 1856 February 24
Called
End Date Not Found
Traveled in Eli Whipple Company (1858)
1858 March 17 – June 11 (Age 46) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1858 March 17
Joined Company
Ended On 1858 June 11
Company Arrived
Died in Colton, San Bernardino, California, United States
1904 February 25 (Age 92)
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Joseph Andrew Kelting (1811 - 1904) Profile