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William Sheppard Laney
Released early from mission because of poor health
Born in Harrisburg, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
1877 August 5
Mother
Harriet Ellen Fuller
Father
William Laney Jr
Date Details
Occurred On 1877 August 5
Baptized by Lorenzo Watsen
1888 November 1 (Age 11)
Served in Southern States Mission
1906 October 9 – 1907 June 19 (Age 29) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Priesthood Quorum When Called
104th
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Luna, Mexico
Set Apart By
Rudger Clawson
Location Served
Southern States
Date Details
Started On 1906 October 9
Set Apart
Ended On 1907 June 19
Released
Images
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Southern States Missionaries on Stairs
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William Sheppard Laney Called on a Mission
Died in Luna, Catron, New Mexico, United States
1958 January 29 (Age 80)
Media
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William S Laney (1877 - 1958) Profile
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Southern States Missionaries on Stairs, Circa 1907
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William Sheppard Laney Called on a Mission