Church History Biographical Database
William Budge
William came with his wife Julia and son William Jr. from Scotland in 1860 on the ship William Tapscott.
He served as Captain of the company. He is the brother of Thomas.
Born in Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1828 May 1
Mother
Mary Nelson Scott
Father
William Budge
Date Details
Occurred On 1828 May 1
Baptized by John McMillan
1848 December 31 (Age 20)
Served in British Mission
1851 April 20 – 1860 (Age 22) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Missionary Activity Notes
He was called to labor as a missionary in Northumberland, England, as the first missionary in that area. Later, he was sent to Switzerland in 1854; then to Dresden in Saxony; then back to England until he immigrated to the States in 1860.
Residence When Called
Scotland
Location Served
Northumberland, England
Date Details
Started On 1851 April 20
Called
Ended On 1860
Departed from Field
Married Julia Stratford
1856 November 24 (Age 28)
Called as Captain to William Budge Company (1860)
1860 July 20 – October 5 (Age 32) Pioneers in Company
Roles
Captain
Date Details
Started On 1860 July 20
Joined Company
Ended On 1860 October 5
Company Arrived
Called as President to British Mission
1878 June 13 – 1880 November 23 (Age 50) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Paris, Bear Lake, Idaho Territory, United States
Set Apart By
Date Details
Started On 1878 June 13
Set Apart
Ended On 1880 November 23
Arrived at Home
Died in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States
1919 March 18 (Age 90)
Media
William Budge (1828 - 1919) Profile
William Budge (1828 - 1919) Profile