Thomas Morris
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Born in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales
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Baptized by Albert Merrill
Served in California Mission
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Called to labor as a gold panning missionary to gather much needed funds for God's work. While laboring in northern California he was called and set apart by Elder Charles C. Rich on September 25, 1850 to labor as one of the original missionaries assigned to the Sandwich Isle Mission. After securing funds the group of 10 missionaries sailed on November 15, 1850 for Oahu.
Served in Hawaiian Mission
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While serving as a gold panning missionary in California, he and nine others were called to labor in the Sandwich Islands. The call and setting apart was done by Elder Charles C. Rich on September 25, 1850. They continued panning for gold to secure passage to Hawaii and sailed on November 15, 1850 being the first missionaries called to the Hawaiian Islands. He was assigned by President Clark to take employment with the British Consul. He departed the field in April, 1851.
Served in Hawaiian Mission
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Arrived in Field Date per Hawaiian Mission Record of Missionaries, 1850-1914.
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Death in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
