William Read Smith
Other Names
Born
Died
Birthplace
Death Place
Born in Wiltsetown, Athens, Leeds, Upper Canada, British Colonial America
Relationships
Father
Peter Smith
Mother
Mary Read
Baptism
Performed By
John Gaylard
Joined Allen Taylor Company
Start Date Details
End Date Details
Ended 1849 October 10
Notes
He accompanied Austin Grant during his initial trip to the Valley in 1849. Several years later, he moved from Carson Valley back to the Valley in the 1857 Loveland Company, serving as Captain of the 1st division. In 1867, he crossed the plains again when he was returning from a mission in Europe. Further research is need to identify which company he traveled with.
Married
Emeline Leavitt
Married
Amelia Mariah Cherry
Married
Isadora Adeline Brown
Married
Mary Elizabeth Ricks
Joined Chester Loveland Company
Start Date Details
End Date Details
Ended 1857 November 1
Notes
He accompanied Austin Grant during his initial trip to the Valley in 1849. Several years later, he moved from Carson Valley back to the Valley in the 1857 Loveland Company, serving as Captain of the 1st division. In 1867, he crossed the plains again when he was returning from a mission in Europe. Further research is need to identify which company he traveled with.
Set Apart as Missionary
1865 May 20 – 1867 October 2 (Age 38)
Start Date Details
End Date Details
Ended 1867 October 2
Additional Information
Marital Status at Start of Position
Plurally Married
Residence When Called
Centerville, Davis, Utah Territory, United States
Priesthood Office When Called
Bishop
Location Served
Europe
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Set Apart By
George A Smith
Joined Company Unknown
Start Date Details
Started Circa 1867
End Date Details
Ended Circa 1867
Notes
He accompanied Austin Grant during his initial trip to the Valley in 1849. Several years later, he moved from Carson Valley back to the Valley in the 1857 Loveland Company, serving as Captain of the 1st division. In 1867, he crossed the plains again when he was returning from a mission in Europe. Further research is need to identify which company he traveled with.