Church History Biographical Database
William Farrer
Born in Brigsteer, Westmorland, England, United Kingdom
Baptized
Joined Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company
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Ended On 1847 September 29
Called as Missionary
1849 October – 1850 October (Age 28)
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Ended On 1850 October
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Marital Status at Start of Position
Residence When Called
Mission Qualifier
Additional 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.
Departed from Home as Missionary
1850 November 15 – 1855 December 21 (Age 29)
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Ended On 1855 December 21
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Marital Status at Start of Position
Residence When Called
Location Served
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Set Apart By
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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.
Joined William McBride Company
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Ended On 1855 July 21
Married Elizabeth Ann Kerry
Called as Missionary
1857 (Age 35)
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Start Date Not Found
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Died in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
Date Details
Occurred On 1906 February 17
