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Vinson Knight
Born in Norwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts
1804 March 14
Mother
Rizpah Lee
Father
Dr. Rodolphus Knight
Date Details
Occurred On 1804 March 14
Married Martha McBride
1826 July 6 (Age 22)
Baptized
1834 (Age 29)
Served in Central States Mission
1837 September 27 (Age 33) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Left with Joseph Smith Jr., Sidney Rigdon, and William Smith to Missouri to find a suitable location for the Saints to gather.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Kirtland, Ohio
Location Served
Missouri
Date Details
Started On 1837 September 27
Departed from Home
End Date Not Found
Revelation Given to Vinson Knight
1841 January 19 (Age 36)
D&C 124:74-76 at Nauvoo, Illinois
Date Details
Occurred On 1841 January 19
To Preside Over The Bishopric
1841 January 19 (Age 36)
D&C124:141 at Nauvoo, Illinois
Date Details
Occurred On 1841 January 19
Died in Nauvoo, Illinois, United States
1842 July 31 (Age 38)
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Vinson Knight (1804 - 1842) Profile