
Church History Biographical Database
William Farrer
Born in Brigsteer, Westmorland, England, United Kingdom
Mother
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Occurred On 1821 January 26
Baptized
Traveled in Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company (1847)
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Started On 1847 June 17
Ended On 1847 September 29
Served in California Mission
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Missionary Activity Notes
Called to the gold fields of California to gather much neeoded funds for God's work. While serving as a gold panning missionary he was called to be an original missionary of the Hawaiian Mission.
Residence When Called
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Started On 1849 October
Ended On 1850 October
Served in Hawaiian Mission
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Missionary Activity Notes
Was serving as a gold mining missionary in Northern California when called and set apart by Elder Charles C. Rich on September 25, 1850 to serve in Hawaii. The group of 10 elders sailed for Hawaii on November 15, 1850 and arrived on Oahu December 12, 1850. Called by President Clark to serve on Kauai with Elder John Dixon.
Residence When Called
Set Apart By
Location Served
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Started On 1850 November 15
Ended On 1855 December 21
Traveled in William McBride Company (1855)
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Started On 1855 April 23
Ended On 1855 July 21
Married Elizabeth Ann Kerry
Served in Hawaiian Mission
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Started On 1857
End Date Not Found
Died in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
