Church History Biographical Database
William Porter Whitaker
Born in Centerville, Davis, Utah Territory, United States
1882 April 2
Mother
Hannah Waddoups
Father
Thomas William Whitaker
Date Details
Occurred On 1882 April 2
Baptized by John F Smith
1890 June 6 (Age 8)
Married Mary Regina Hawkley
1912 November 13 (Age 30)
Served in Southern States Mission
1913 June 3 – 1915 March 22 (Age 31) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United States
Set Apart By
Francis M Lyman
Served With
Location Served
Southern States
Date Details
Started On 1913 June 3
Set Apart
Ended On 1915 March 22
Arrived at Home
Called as President to Southern States Mission
1940 July 17 – 1943 September 10 (Age 58) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Pocatello 4th Pocatello
Set Apart By
J Reuben Clark
Served With
Date Details
Started On 1940 July 17
Set Apart
Ended On 1943 September 10
Departed from Field
Died
1957 January 15 (Age 74)
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William Porter Whitaker (1882 - 1957) Profile