Knowlton F. Hanks

Birth Date
On 1816 May 2 (Born)
Death Date
On 1843 November 3 (Died)
Gender
Male

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)