William Goforth Nelson
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Clear AllBorn in Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
1834 June 10
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Baptized by Joseph Smith, Jr.
1842 June 10 (Age 8)
Joined Benjamin Hawkins Company
1850 June 5 – September 9 (Age 15)
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Called as Missionary
Southern States Mission
1869 October 9 – 1870 April 1 (Age 35)
1869 October 9 – 1870 April 1 (Age 35)
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Oxford, Oneida, Idaho, United States
Priesthood Office When Called
High Priest
Location Served
Mississippi and Illinois
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Set Apart By
Brigham Young, Jr.
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Called to visit friends and relatives for the purpose of trying to settle prejudice among them respecting the Mormon people.
Departed from Home as Missionary
Early Church Mission: North America Mission
1873 April 10 – July 28 (Age 38)
1873 April 10 – July 28 (Age 38)
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Married
Residence When Called
Oxford, Oneida, Idaho, United States
Priesthood Office When Called
High Priest
Location Served
Arizona Territory, United States
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Died in Riverdale, Franklin, Idaho, United States
1922 October 30 (Age 88)
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William Goforth Nelson (1834 - 1922) Profile