Lorenzo Dow Barnes
View in FamilySearchHe was the first missionary to die outside of North America.
Born in Tolland, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
1812 March 22
Mother
Abigail Smith
Father
Phineas Barnes
Baptized by Thomas Gorden
1833 June 16 (Age 21)
Served in Eastern States Mission
1833 August 1–October 1 (Age 21) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Thompson, Ohio, United States
Served With
Served in Northern States Mission
1834 August–1835 April (Age 22) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Missouri, United States
Served With
Served in Eastern States Mission
1835–1836 (Age 23) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
New Portage, Summit, Ohio
Served With
Served in Southern States Mission
1837 May 17 (Age 25) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Additional Notes
Served with J. Roberson,
Served in Eastern States Mission
1838–1841 (Age 26) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Quorum
1st
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Served With
Served in British Mission
1841 August–1842 December (Age 29) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Additional Notes
He died in Idle, Bradford, Yorkshire, England of a fever.
Death
1842 December 20 (Age 30)