Oliver Cowdery
View in FamilySearchHe preached the first Gospel discourse ever delivered by a Latter-day Saint, assisted Joseph Smith in the translation of The Book of Mormon, and was one of its Three Witnesses.
Born in Wells, Rutland, Vermont, United States
1806 October 3
Mother
Rebecca Fuller
Father
William Cowdery Jr.
Baptized by Joseph Smith Jr.
1829 May 15 (Age 22)
Served in Eastern States Mission
1830 April (Age 23) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Fayette, New York, United States
Served With
Served in Northern States Mission
1831 November (Age 25) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Residence When Called
Hiram, Ohio, United States
Additional Notes
He traveled from Kirtland, Ohio, to Missouri, with the revelations that were to be printed in Jackson County.
Member of First High Council of the Church
1834 February 17 (Age 27)
D&C 102:3 at Kirtland, Ohio
Served in Eastern States Mission
1836 July 25 (Age 29) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High-priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio, United States
Served With
Death in Richmond Township, Ray, Missouri, United States
1850 March 3 (Age 43)
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Oliver Cowdery (1806 - 1850) Profile