Ransom Marion Stevens
Birth Date
On 1864 May 1 (Born)
Death Date
On 1894 April 28 (Died)
Gender
Male
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Died in Fagalii, Upolu, Samoa, of ill health.
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Born in Fairview, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
1864 May 1
Mother
Tranquilla Ann Brady
Father
Ransom Abram Stevens
Baptized by Andrew Rasmussen
1872 July 28 (Age 8)
Served in
Southern States Mission
1883 April 9 – 1884 October 23 (Age 18)
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Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Fairview, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Joseph F Smith
Date Details
On 1883 April 9
Set Apart
On 1884 October 23
Released
Married
Annie Dorthea Christensen
1886 April 14 (Age 21)
Called as President to
Samoan Mission
1892 March 25 – 1894 April 28 (Age 27)
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Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
His Samoan name was Setefano. He died while serving.
Priesthood Quorum When Called
26th
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Fairview, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Anthon H Cannon
Served With
Annie Dorthea Christensen
Date Details
On 1892 March 25
Set Apart
On 1894 April 28
Released
Arrived in Field
1892 April 17 (Age 27)
Died in Fagali'i, Samoa
1894 April 28 (Age 30)
Died in field
1894 April 28 (Age 30)
Media
Ransom Marion Stevens (1864 - 1894) Profile
Samoan Mission - ca 1894
Sources
Mission
Andrew Jenson, "Stevens, Ransom M.," Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia
Andrew Jenson, "Stevens, Ransom M.," Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia, Vol. 3.
First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877-1918, Church History Library
First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877-1918, Church History Library.
First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877-1918, Church History Library.
First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877-1918, Church History Library.
First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877-1918, Church History Library.
First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877-1918, Church History Library.
Index to the Southern States Mission manuscript history and historical reports 1832-1956
Index to the Southern States Mission manuscript history and historical reports 1832-1956, Page 372.
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959, Vol. 1, Page 66, Line 2839.
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959, Vol. 1, Page 119, Line 53.
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959, Vol. 2, Page 72, Line 2839.
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959, Vol. 2, Page 128, Line 53.
Missionary reports, 1831-1900, Church History Library
Missionary reports, 1831-1900, Church History Library.
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