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Reed Holt Beckstead
Born in South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah
1905 October 9
Mother
Annie Jane Holt
Father
Bryan Henry Beckstead
Date Details
Occurred On 1905 October 9
Baptized by A E McMullen
1913 December 6 (Age 8)
Served in South African Mission
1926 October 19 – 1929 December 16 (Age 21) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Geo F Richards
Location Served
South Africa
Date Details
Started On 1926 October 19
Set Apart
On 1926 October 22
Departed from Home
Ended On 1929 December 16
Released
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Elders of the South African Mission - 1927-1929
Died
1981 June 8 (Age 75)
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Elders of the South African Mission - 1927-1929