Church History Biographical Database
William Farrer
Born in Brigsteer, Westmorland, England, United Kingdom
1821 January 26
Mother
Catharine Hadwin
Date Details
Occurred On 1821 January 26
Baptized
1841 January 1 (Age 19)
Traveled in Edward Hunter/Joseph Horne Company (1847)
1847 June 17 – September 29 (Age 26) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1847 June 17
Joined Company
Ended On 1847 September 29
Company Arrived
Served in California Mission
1849 October – 1850 October (Age 28) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Other
Marital Status
Single
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
Utah Territory, United States
Date Details
Started On 1849 October
Called
Ended On 1850 October
Released
Served in Hawaiian Mission
1850 November 15 – 1855 December 21 (Age 29) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
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
Northern California, United States
Set Apart By
Location Served
Sandwich Islands
Date Details
Started On 1850 November 15
Departed from Home
Ended On 1855 December 21
Arrived at Home
Traveled in William McBride Company (1855)
1855 April 23 – July 21 (Age 34) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1855 April 23
Joined Company
Ended On 1855 July 21
Company Arrived
Married Elizabeth Ann Kerry
1856 January 2 (Age 34)
Served in Hawaiian Mission
1857 (Age 35) See Missionaries
Date Details
Started On 1857
Called
End Date Not Found
Died in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States
1906 February 17 (Age 85)
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William Farrer (1821 - 1906) Profile