Knowlton F. Hanks
Born in Madison, Lake, Ohio, United States
1816 May 2
Mother
Martha Knowlton
Father
Benjamin Hanks
Date Details
Occurred On 1816 May 2
Baptized
No dates given
Served in Tahitian Mission
1843 June 1 – November 3 (Age 27) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
Died and buried at sea while traveling to his mission. He was the first Latter-day Saint missionary to die at sea.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Set Apart By
Brigham Young
Date Details
Started On 1843 June 1
Departed from Home
Ended On 1843 November 3
Released
Died
1843 November 3 (Age 27)