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Stephen Sample Worthington
Born in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah Territory
1865 March 10
Mother
Marth Jane Pratt
Father
James Mitchell Worthington
Date Details
Occurred On 1865 March 10
Baptized by Alma H Hill
1884 August 23 (Age 19)
Served in Southern States Mission
1887 October 31 – 1889 November 23 (Age 22) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Missionary Activity Notes
November 14, 1887 on a train with robbers and was shot at.
August 13, 1889 appointed President of the Kentucky Conference.
Priesthood Quorum When Called
31st
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
H S Eldredge
Location Served
West Tennessee and Kentucky
Date Details
Started On 1887 October 31
Set Apart
Ended On 1889 November 23
Arrived at Home
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Stephen Sample Worthington - Missionary
Died
1943 May 23 (Age 78)
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