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William Wood
William sailed to America in 1862 on the ship William Tapscott. After serving a mission in Great Britain, he returned to America in 1882 on the ship Wyoming.
He served in the company as a Captain of the Guard.
Born in Ostend Burnham, Essex, England
1837 May 1
Mother
Elizabeth Gigney
Father
William Wood
Date Details
Occurred On 1837 May 1
Baptized by Joseph Silver
1855 April 15 (Age 17)
Traveled in David P. Kimball Freight Train (1862)
1862 – 1862 October 21 (Age 25) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started Circa 1862
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 October 21
Company Arrived
Served in British Mission
1880 August 23 – 1882 September 21 (Age 43) See Missionaries
Priesthood Quorum When Called
13th
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Set Apart By
W Woodruff
Location Served
Great Britain
Date Details
Started On 1880 August 23
Set Apart
Ended On 1882 September 21
Released
Died
1916 June 17 (Age 79)
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William Wood (1837 - 1916) Profile
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William Wood (1837 - 1916) Profile