William Thornton
Born in Castleford, Yorkshire, England
1885 August 20
Mother
Elizabeth Mellington
Father
George Thornton, Jr.
Date Details
Occurred On 1885 August 20
Baptized by Fred Merrill
1906 March 23 (Age 20)
Married Esther Havers Swift
1906 April 16 (Age 20)
Served in Northern States Mission
1919 December 2 – 1921 May 23 (Age 34) See Missionaries
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Geo F Richards
Location Served
Northern States
Date Details
Started On 1919 December 2
Set Apart
On 1919 December 3
Departed from Home
Ended On 1921 May 23
Released
Served in Central States Mission
1929 August 6 – 1930 March 15 (Age 43) See Missionaries
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Ogden, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Melvin J Ballard
Location Served
Central States
Date Details
Started On 1929 August 6
Set Apart
On 1929 August 7
Departed from Home
Ended On 1930 March 15
Released
Served in California Mission
1943 January 16 – July 20 (Age 57) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Short Term
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Date Details
On 1943 January 15
Set Apart Date
Started On 1943 January 16
Departed from Home
Ended On 1943 July 20
Released
Served in British Mission
1945 September 19 – 1947 February 24 (Age 60) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
Date Details
Started On 1945 September 19
Set Apart
Ended On 1947 February 24
Released
Died in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States
1959 February 7 (Age 73)
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