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Wallace King
Born in Coyote, Garfield, Utah
1912 August 19
Mother
Fannie Wallace
Father
Volney Henery King
Date Details
Occurred On 1912 August 19
Baptized by Volney Henry King
1920 October 2 (Age 8)
Served in California Mission
1935 May 15 – 1937 April 17 (Age 22) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
Given a special mission assignment to promote the Book of Mormon. He was sent to the University of Arizona for training of archeology and ancient hieroglyphics. He traveled throughout the mission teaching of the history of the Book of Mormon.
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Kaysville, Davis, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Joseph Fielding Smith
Location Served
California
Date Details
Started On 1935 May 15
Set Apart
On 1935 May 16
Departed from Home
Ended On 1937 April 17
Released
Images
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Mission Home Photo
Died in Kaysville, Davis, Utah, United States
1969 June 7 (Age 56)
Media
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Wallace King (1912 - 1969) Profile
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Mission Home Photo