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Wells Leighton Evans
Born in Bountiful, Davis, Utah
1904 August 31
Mother
Inez Matilde Wood
Father
Jesse Goulden Evans
Date Details
Occurred On 1904 August 31
Baptized by Jesse G Evans
1912 September 1 (Age 8)
Served in South African Mission
1926 October 19 – 1929 December 16 (Age 22) See Missionaries
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Woods Cross, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
S L Richards
Location Served
South Africa
Date Details
Started On 1926 October 19
Set Apart
On 1926 October 22
Departed from Home
Ended On 1929 December 16
Released
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Elders of the South African Mission - 1927-1929
Died
1985 September 26 (Age 81)
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Elders of the South African Mission - 1927-1929