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Merrill Byron Colton (1915 - 2003) Profile

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Merrill Byron Colton

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Born in Vernal, Uintah, Utah

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Occurred On 1915 April 12

Baptized by Leonard Harris

Served in California Mission

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On 1938 December 4

Started On 1938 December 7

Ended On 1941 January 25

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Married Edith Emily Hancock

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