Peter Whitmer, Jr.
One of the Eight Witnesses of the Book of Mormon (see D&C 16:Intro.) and among the six original members of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Born in Fayette, Seneca, New York, United States
1809 September 27
Mother
Mary Elsa Musselman
Father
Peter Whitmore Sr.
Date Details
Occurred On 1809 September 27
Baptized by Oliver Cowdery
1830 April 6 (Age 20)
Called to Journey with Oliver Cowdery
1830 September (Age 20)
D&C 30:5-6 given at Fayette, New York. Oliver Cowdery had been given power to build up the church among the Lamanites.
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1830 September
Served in Lamanite Mission
1830 October – 1831 September 5 (Age 21) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
See D&C 30: 5-8 served with Oliver Cowdery.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Fayette, New York, United States
Served With
Location Served
Unorganized Indian Territory on Western Border of Missouri
Date Details
Started On 1830 October
Departed from Home
Ended On 1831 September 5
Arrived at Home
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1832 April 1 (Age 22) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Other
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio, United States
Location Served
Missouri
Date Details
Started On 1832 April 1
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found
Died in near Liberty, Clay, Missouri, United States
1836 September 22 (Age 26)