Church History Biographical Database
William France
William's birth and death dates and his travel to Utah in 1853 are confirmed by his obituary.
Born in Kidderminster, Worchester, England
1814 June 14
Mother
Grace Hargrove
Father
William France
Date Details
Occurred On 1814 June 14
Baptized
1851 January 29 (Age 36)
Traveled in Jacob Gates Company (1853)
1853 June 3 – September 26 (Age 38) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Started On 1853 June 3
Joined Company
Ended On 1853 September 26
Company Arrived
Served in Hawaiian Mission
1856 September 18 – 1858 May 19 (Age 42) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
JH no date, page number listed, Returned to San Francisco, Calif. after mission. married l9 June 1842 in Lancashire, England
Arrived in Field Date per Hawaiian Mission Record of Missionaries, 1850-1914.
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Location Served
Sandwich Islands
Date Details
Started On 1856 September 18
Arrived in Field
On 1858 May 1
Departed from Field
Ended On 1858 May 19
Arrived at Home
Died
1860 March 20 (Age 45)