Church History Biographical Database
Samuel Russell
1843-232 - Birth date/place, parents' names NTER p 73 - birth date/place 70s List - alt. birth year 1813, birth place, baptism date, parents' given names FS LKVB-SH6 - birth date, alt. birth place Springfield, Ostego, New York, parents' names Died in San Ramon, Contra Costa, California
He was a Captain of Fifty.
His birth date is confirmed by the Patriarchal Blessing Index.
Born in Erie County, New York
1812 September 25
Date Details
Occurred On 1812 September 25
Baptized
1840 April 18 (Age 27)
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1843 July 3 (Age 30) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
JH 3 July 1843 - location Nauvoo lic. - Elder as of 6 July 1843 FS LHL1-XNN - married as of 1842
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Illinois
Location Served
Boone County, Illinois
Date Details
Started On 1843 July 3
Called
End Date Not Found
Called as Captain to Abraham O. Smoot/Samuel Russell Company (1847)
1847 June 17 – September 25 (Age 34) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 September 25
Company Arrived
Died
1863 November 11 (Age 51)