
Church History Biographical Database
Moses Clawson
He was originally Captain of the 1st Ten and Company President in the 1849 Silas Richards company, then resigned 2 Aug and became part of the Smith/Jones Company.
Born in Dryden, New York
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Occurred On 1801 October 8
Baptized by John Gould
Served in Eastern States Mission
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Missionary Activity Notes
Called to fill a mission at general conference Oct. 6-8, 1844 In Nauvoo, Brigham Young selected “men from the High Priest’s quorum to go abroad … to preside over the branches of the Church.” They were not to tarry for six months and return, “but to go and settle down, where they could take their families and tarry until the Temple is built.” (Journal history, Oct 8, 1844, p. 2)
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Occurred On 1844
On 1844
Traveled in George A. Smith/Dan Jones Company (1849)
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Started On 1849 July 14
Ended Between 1849 October 26 – 30
Served in British Mission
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Started On 1850 April 20
Ended On 1853 January 17
Called as Captain to Moses Clawson Company (1853)
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Started On 1853 May 21
Ended On 1853 September 15
Married Sarah Ann Inkley
Died

