Porter Melvon Gooch

Alternate Names
Porter Melvin Gooch (Alternate Name)
Birth Date
On 1908 November 28 (Born)
Death Date
On 1986 February 20 (Died)
Gender
Male

Born in Chesterfield, Bannock, Idaho, United States

1908 November 28
Mother
Sarah Lovinia Tolman
Father
George Melvon Gooch

Date Details

Occurred On 1908 November 28

Baptized by Lawren Merkley

1917 June 30 (Age 8)

Served in Central States Mission

1930 March 18 – 1931 January 9 (Age 21) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes

Transferred to the new Texas Mission

Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Idaho, United States
Set Apart By
David O McKay
Location Served
Central States

Date Details

Started On 1930 March 18
Set Apart
On 1930 March 20
Departed from Home
Ended On 1931 January 9
Arrived at Home

Served in Texas Mission

1931 January 9 – 1932 May 26 (Age 22) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Missionary Activity Notes

Information taken from the Texas Mission Index, 1930-1945, p. 20.

According to Liahona, The Elders' Journal, Volume 29, No. 9, Page 215, Porter Melvin Gooch served in the Texas mission, suggesting that he was transferred from the Central States mission to the Texas mission.

Location Served
Served in South Texas District; Mar 14, 1931 appointed President of South Texas District.

Date Details

Started On 1931 January 9
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1932 May 26
Released

Married Melba Fugal

1933 June 14 (Age 24)

Died

1986 February 20 (Age 77)
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Porter Melvin Gooch (1908 - 1986) Profile
Porter Melvin Gooch (1908 - 1986) Profile

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