Latter-Day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia states he "was sent on a mission to his native State, where he preached and organized several branches of the Church. Returning to Kirtland in the spring of 1838"
Latter-Day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia gives departure and return dates LR 1140 2 Image 47 Arrival at England: 16 July 1856 Departure: 14 October 1857. Reassigned as Counselor in Welsh Mission on 29 November 1856.
