
Porter Melvon Gooch
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