Willard Richards
View in FamilySearchAppointed to the Council of Twelve at Far West in 1838. Served as Second Counselor in the First Presidency to Brigham Young from 1847 until his death.
Born in Hopkinton, Middlesex, Massachusetts
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Baptized by Brigham Young
Served in Eastern States Mission
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Willard Richards traveled as a missionary companion to Brigham Young in New York and the Eastern States. (Journal History of Mar. 14, 1837
Served in British Mission
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Willard Richards filled an important mission to England and raised up a branch of the Church in Bedford. He acted as counselor to President Joseph Fielding . (Journal History of June 13, 1837) Married Jennetta in 1838 in Preston, England
departed from field
Appointed to Council of Twelve
D&C 118:6 given at Far West, Missouri.
Served in Northern States Mission
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Willard Richards was appointed on a special mission to locate a settlement of the Saints at Warsaw, Illinois. (Journal History of August 31, Sept. 7, and Oct. 14, 1841)
Served in Eastern States Mission
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Willard Richards left Nauvoo, Illinois, July 1, 1842, for New England. (Journal History of July 1 1842.)
Wounded at the Martyrdom of Joseph & Hyrum Smith
D&C 135:2 at Carthage, Illinois.
Served in United States and Europe
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Willard Richards was appointed to travel and preach in the United States and Europe. (Journal History of May 31, 1848.)
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Death in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
