Richard Benson

Birth Date
On 1816 April 29
Death Date
On 1895 August 2
Gender
Male
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Born in Wrightington, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

1816 April 29

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Occurred On 1816 April 29
Birth

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Father
Thomas Benson
Mother
Margaret Marsden

Baptized by Heber C. Kimball

1837 (Age 20)

Departed from Home as Missionary

British Mission
1840 November 6 – 1842 September (Age 24)

End Date Details

Ended After 1842 September
Released

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position
Single
Location Served
Great Britain
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing

Married Phoebe Forrester

1844 June 30 (Age 28)

Joined Company Unknown

1850 (Age 33)

Start Date Details

Occurred Circa 1850

End Date Details

Circa 1850
Organization was Ended

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Set Apart as Missionary

British Mission
1866 April 21 – 1868 September 2 (Age 49)

End Date Details

Ended On 1868 September 2
Released

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Marital Status at Start of Position
Married
Residence When Called
United States
Priesthood Office When Called
High Priest
Location Served
Europe
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Set Apart By
Daniel Hanmer Wells

Joined Daniel D. McArthur Company

1868 August 14 – September 2 (Age 52)

Start Date Details

End Date Details

Ended On 1868 September 2
Organization was Ended

Died in Parowan, Iron, Utah Territory, United States

1895 August 2 (Age 79)

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Occurred On 1895 August 2
Died

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