William Lampard Watkins
Birth Date
On 1827 February 7 (Born)
Death Date
On 1911 September 19 (Died)
Gender
Male
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Mission Activity
2
Pioneer
1
Born in Islington, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
1827 February 7
Mother
Hannah Maria Lampard
Father
William Watkins
Baptized by James Albon
1841 May 30 (Age 14)
Served in
Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission
1844 April 15 – June 27 (Age 17)
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Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Missionary Activity Notes
Called to preach the gospel and to assist with Joseph Smith's presidential campaign in Kentucky.
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
Date Details
On 1844 April 15
Called
On 1844 June 27
Released
Married
Mary Almina Hammond
1844 December 2 (Age 17)
Traveled in
Thomas C.D. Howell Company
1852 June 7 – September 2 (Age 25)
Pioneers in Company
Date Details
On 1852 June 7
Joined Company
On 1852 September 2
Company Arrived
Married
Teah Jensine Elgine Johnson
1867 July 13 (Age 40)
Married
Teah Jensine Elgine Johnson
1867 July 13 (Age 40)
Served in
British Mission
1875 May 29 – September 15 (Age 48)
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Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Plurally Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By
L Snow
Set Apart By
Lorenzo Snow
Date Details
On 1875 May 2
Set Apart
On 1875 May 29
Arrived in Field
On 1875 September 15
Departed from Field
Died in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, United States
1911 September 19 (Age 84)
Media
William Lampard Watkins (1827 - 1911) Profile
Sources
Mission
British Mission manuscript history and historical reports, 1841-1971, LR
British Mission manuscript history and historical reports, 1841-1971, LR, 29 May 1140.
British Mission manuscript history and historical reports, 1841-1971, LR, 13 September 1140.
First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877 - 1918
First Presidency missionary calls and recommendations, 1877 - 1918, 5 January 1896.
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, 15 April 1844, Page 1-5.
Transcript for Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, April 15, 1844
Latter-day Saint biographical encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson
Latter-day Saint biographical encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 2, Page 62.
Transcript for Andrew Jenson, Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia, 2:62
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959, Vol. 2, Page 31, Line 1204.
Missionary Department missionary registers, 1860-1959, Vol. 1, Page 28, Line 1204.
Nauvoo Seventies List
Nauvoo Seventies List, Vol. 3, Page 456.
Transcript for Nauvoo Restoration Inc., comp., Nauvoo Seventies list, vol. 3, P-Z, 456, Church History Library
Pioneer
Deseret News
"3rd Company", Deseret News, (18 September 1852).
Transcript for "3rd Company," Deseret News, 18 September 1852, 90
DUP Pioneer History Collection
"History of William Lampard Watkins", DUP Pioneer History Collection, Page 6-7.
Transcript for "History of William Lampard Watkins," 6-7.
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008
Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008. Supplement after 31 December 1852: Page 15.
Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886
Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886, Vol. A.
Salt Lake Telegram
"Mrs. Johnson Dies in Brigham City", Salt Lake Telegram, (21 March 1932).