Church History Biographical Database
Truman Wait
Born in Essex, New York, United States
1812
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1812
Baptized by Hyrum Smith
1833 January 20 (Age 21)
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1833 March 12 (Age 21) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
Partnered with Jenkins Salisbury (Journal History) Joseph Smith Papers Biographies
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Served With
Location Served
Eastern States, USA
Date Details
Started On 1833 March 12
Set Apart
End Date Not Found
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1835 April 10 – 26 (Age 23) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Returned to Kirtland, Ohio; filled another mission to Lyons, Wayne, New York 4 May-14 Aug 1835 (Journal History) Ordained Elder before Aug. 1834 (Joseph Smith Papers Biographies)
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
Ohio
Date Details
Started On 1835 April 10
Departed from Home
Ended On 1835 April 26
Arrived at Home
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1835 August 15 – December 17 (Age 23) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Journal History Ordained Elder before Aug. 1834 (Joseph Smith Papers Biographies)
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
New York
Date Details
Started On 1835 August 15
Departed from Home
Ended On 1835 December 17
Arrived at Home
Served in Early Church Mission: North America
1843 April 10 (Age 31) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Journal History Ordained Elder before Aug. 1834 (Joseph Smith Papers Biographies)
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Illinois
Location Served
Huron, Ohio
Date Details
Started On 1843 April 10
Set Apart
End Date Not Found
Died in Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, United States of America
1847 (Age 35)