Knowlton F. Hanks

Birth Date
On 1816 May 2
Death Date
On 1843 November 3
Gender
Male
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Born in Madison, Lake, Ohio, United States

1816 May 2

Date Details

Occurred On 1816 May 2
Birth

Relationships

Father
Benjamin Hanks
Mother
Martha Knowlton

Departed from Home as Missionary

Tahitian Mission
1843 June 1 – November 3 (Age 27)

End Date Details

Ended On 1843 November 3
Released

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Single
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Priesthood Office When Called
Elder
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Set Apart By
Brigham Young
Additional Notes

Died and buried at sea while traveling to his mission. He was the first Latter-day Saint missionary to die at sea.


Died

1843 November 3 (Age 27)

Date Details

Occurred On 1843 November 3
Died