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Merlin Grant Shumway
Born in Kanab, Kane, Utah, United States
1896 October 2
Mother
Mary Elizabeth Robinson
Father
Jedediah Grant Shumway
Date Details
Occurred On 1896 October 2
Baptized by Alma Leo McAllister
1905 July 1 (Age 8)
Served in Southern States Mission
1914 October 13 – 1916 November 13 (Age 18) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Teacher
Residence When Called
Kanab, Kane, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
George F Richards
Location Served
Southern States: North Carolina Conference; East TennesseeConference; Middle Tennessee
Date Details
Started On 1914 October 13
Set Apart
On 1914 October 14
Departed from Home
On 1914 October 19
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1916 November 13
Released
On 1916 November 21
Arrived at Home
Images
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M. G. Shumway and James Baron, Jr. as missionary companions
Married Ruth Glazier
1920 October 2 (Age 24)
Died in Kanab, Kane, Utah, United States
1976 May 27 (Age 79)
Media
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Merlan Grant Shumway (1896 - 1976) Profile
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M. G. Shumway and James Baron, Jr. as missionary companions