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Willis Ransom Burton
Born in Treasureton, Franklin, Idaho, United States
1919 March 30
Mother
Mary Elizabeth Ransom
Father
George Burton
Date Details
Occurred On 1919 March 30
Baptized by George R Burton
1927 April 30 (Age 8)
Served in Central States Mission
1940 January 31 – 1942 February 18 (Age 20) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Cleveland Bannock
Set Apart By
Date Details
Started On 1940 January 31
Set Apart
Ended On 1942 February 18
Departed from Field
Images
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Salt Lake City Mission Home
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Central States Missionaries
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Central States Mission Conference Jan 1941
Died in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States
2018 December 31 (Age 99)
Media
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Willis Ransom Burton (1919 - 2018) Profile
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Salt Lake City Mission Home, 1940 February 1
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Central States Missionaries, 1940 November 28
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Central States Mission Conference Jan 1941