Thomas Morris
Born in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
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Occurred On 1799 October 15
Baptized by Albert Merrill
Joined Mormon Battalion Company B
Rank
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Started On 1846 July 16
Ended On 1847 July 16
Traveled in Company Unknown (1847-1868)
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Started On 1847
Ended On 1868
Served in California Mission
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Missionary Activity Notes
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.
Residence When Called
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Started On 1849 October
Ended On 1850 November 15
Served in Hawaiian Mission
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Marital Status
Missionary Activity Notes
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.
Priesthood Quorum When Called
Priesthood Office
Residence When Called
Location Served
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Started On 1850 November 22
On 1850 December 12
Ended On 1851 April
Traveled in Parley P. Pratt Company (1855)
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Started On 1855 June 20
Ended On 1855 August 18
Married Anna Ursula Sonderegger
Died in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
