Zebedee Coltrin

Birth Date

on 1804 September 7 (Born)

Death Date

on 1887 July 21 (Died)

Gender

Male

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Zebedee initially traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with the Brigham Young Pioneer Company in 1847 and was part of the 5th Company of Ten led by Stephen H. Goddard.

His death date is confirmed by his obituary.

Born in Ovid, Seneca, New York

1804 September 7

Mother

Sarah Graham

Father

john coltrin jr

Baptized by Solomon Hancock

1831 January 9 (Age 26)

Travel to Missouri & Preach By the Way

1831 June 6 (Age 26)

D&C 52:3,7,22-33 at Kirtland, Ohio.

Served in Central States Mission

1831 June 19 (Age 26) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Married

Missionary Activity Notes

Summer 1831 served with Levi Ward Hancock source Joseph Smith Papers Biography

Residence When Called

Kirtland, Geaga, Ohio

Served in Northern States Mission

1832 January 26 (Age 27) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Married

Missionary Activity Notes

Called while living at Independence departed from Kirtland, Geague, Ohio 26 Jan 1832 CR 100 160

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Independence, Jackson, Mo

Served in Northern States Mission

1832 November 27 – 25 (Age 28) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Married

Missionary Activity Notes

see Journal History of the Church Nov 9, 19 1832

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Kirtland, Geauga, Ohil

Date Details

On 1832 November 25

Arrived at Home

On 1832 November 27

Departed from Home

Served in Northern States Mission

1834 (Age 29) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Married

Missionary Activity Notes

Journal History Aug 7 1834 page 2 "The president called for volunteers...High Priest...Zebedee Coltrin Far West Record, 57-61 Nov 8 1834 nothing listed CR 100 160 says Nathan West was appointed as his missionary companion ;they labored in Indiana

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Kirtland, Geague, Ohio

Served in Northern States Mission

1834 January 26 (Age 29) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Married

Missionary Activity Notes

Journal History 20 Feb 1834 lists a second mission call dated 20 Feb 1834 assigned Zebedee Coltrin and Henry Herriman to Canada this was at a high Council meeting at Springfield Twp. Erie Co. Penn

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Near Springfield Township, Erie Co. Penn

Served in Eastern States Mission

1836 – 1836 July (Age 31) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Married

Missionary Activity Notes

Journal History July 1836 no day listed The "Messenger and Advocate" of July, 1836 has the following...pg 2 Elders Andrew J. Squires and Z[ebedee] Coltrin have recently came in from the field of their labors in the state of New York...

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Kirtland, Geague

Date Details

On 1836

Set Apart

On 1836 July

Arrived at Home

Served in Northern States Mission

1840 (Age 35) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Missionary Activity Notes

Journal History Nov 26 1840

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Nauvoo

Served in Northern States Mission

1841 (Age 36) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Widower

Missionary Activity Notes

Was second counselor to Almon Babbitt in the Kirtland Stake. Journal History of May 23, Nov. 16, and Dec. 26, 1841

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Nauvoo

Served in Southern States Mission

1843 (Age 38) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Marital Status

Single

Missionary Activity Notes

Journal History April 10, 1843 called on a mission with his older brother Graham Coltrin his first Julia Ann Jennings wife died 24 Oct 1841 or 2

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Nauvoo

Served in Northern States Mission

1843 (Age 38) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Missionary Activity Notes

Joseph Smith Papers Biography Journal of History July 3 1843

Served in Joseph Smith Presidential Campaign Mission

1844 April 15 (Age 39) See Missionaries

Mission Type

Proselytizing

Missionary Activity Notes

Called to assist Joseph Smith's presidential campaign and preach the gospel in Michigan. (Journal History of April 15, June 2, 9, 16, 1844)

Priesthood Office

High Priest

Residence When Called

Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States

Date Details

On 1844 April 15

Called

On 1844

Released

Traveled in Brigham Young Vanguard Company

1847 April 16 – July 21 (Age 42) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

On 1847 April 16

Joined Company

On 1847 July 21

Company Arrived

Traveled in Eli B. Kelsey Company

1852 July 4 – October 16 (Age 47) Pioneers in Company

Traveling Group

John Graham Coltrin (Age 9)

Mary Coltrin (Age 6)

Sarah Oyler (Age 51)

Mary Mott (Age 31)

Alvina Mackley (Age 12)

Zebedee Coltrin Jr. (Age 1)

Date Details

On 1852 July 4

Joined Company

Between 1852 October 14 – 16

Company Arrived

Died in Spanish Fork, Utah Territory, United States

1887 July 21 (Age 82)

Media

Zebedee Coltrin (1804 - ?) Profile

Zebedee Coltrin (1804 - 1887) Profile

Sources

Autobiography of Levi Ward Hancock

Autobiography of Levi Ward Hancock.

Biographical Encyclopedia

Biographical Encyclopedia, Vol. 1.

Historical Department journal history of the Church

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 26 November 1840.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 16 November 1841.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 23 May 1841.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 16 June 1844, Page 7.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 10 April 1843. Transcript for Historical Department journal history of the Church, 10 April 1843

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 15 April 1844. Transcript for Historical Department journal history of the Church, 15 April 1844

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 2 June 1844

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 2 June 1844.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 3 July 1843

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 3 July 1843.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 7 August 1834

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 7 August 1834, Page 1.

Historical Department Journal History of the Church, 7 June 1831

Historical Department Journal History of the Church, 7 June 1831.

Historical Department Journal History of the Church, 9 June 1844

Historical Department Journal History of the Church, 9 June 1844.

Joseph Smith Papers Biographies, Zebedee Coltrin

Joseph Smith Papers Biographies, Zebedee Coltrin.

Seventies Records, History of 70's Quorum (1878

Seventies Records, History of 70's Quorum (1878.

"19th Company," Deseret News

"19th Company," Deseret News, 18 September 1852. Transcript for "19th Company," Deseret News, 18 September 1852, 2

Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853, Journal

Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853, Journal, April. Transcript for Albert P. Rockwood journals, 1847-1853, Journal, 1847 April-July

Andrew Jenson, "Case, James," "Chamberlain, Solomon," "Chesley, Alexander Philip," "Clayton, William," "Cloward, Thomas P.," "Coltrin, Zebedee," "Craig, James," "Crosby, Oscar," and "Curtis, Lyman," Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia

Andrew Jenson, "Case, James," "Chamberlain, Solomon," "Chesley, Alexander Philip," "Clayton, William," "Cloward, Thomas P.," "Coltrin, Zebedee," "Craig, James," "Crosby, Oscar," and "Curtis, Lyman," Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia, Vol. 4.

Coltrin, Zebedee, Autobiographical sketch, 1880, [2]

Coltrin, Zebedee, Autobiographical sketch, 1880, [2].

Evan M. Greene diaries, 1833-1852

Evan M. Greene diaries, 1833-1852. Transcript for Evan M. Greene diaries, 1833-1852

Heber C. Kimball journal in Heber C. Kimball papers, 1837-1866

Heber C. Kimball journal in Heber C. Kimball papers, 1837-1866. Transcript for Heber C. Kimball journal in Heber C. Kimball papers, 1837-1866

Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Supplement after

Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Supplement after, 31 December 1852.

Missionary Database

Missionary Database.

Pioneering the West, 1846 to 1878: Major Howard Egan's Diary, edited and compiled by William M. Egan (1917), 21-105

Pioneering the West, 1846 to 1878: Major Howard Egan's Diary, edited and compiled by William M. Egan (1917), 21-105. Transcript for Pioneering the West, 1846 to 1878: Major Howard Egan's Diary, edited and compiled by William M. Egan (1917), 21-105

Presiding Bishopric immigrant location committee minutes

Presiding Bishopric immigrant location committee minutes, September.

"The Utah Pioneers," Deseret Weekly

"The Utah Pioneers," Deseret Weekly, 25 August 1894.

Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849, Journal

Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849, Journal, April. Transcript for Thomas Bullock journals, 1843-1849, Journal, 1847 April-June

William A. Empey, "The Journal of William A. Empey, May 7

William A. Empey, "The Journal of William A. Empey, May 7, 4 August 1847. Transcript for William A. Empey, "The Journal of William A. Empey, May 7-August 4, 1847," edited by Dale L. Morgan, Annals of Wyoming (July-October 1949), 124-33

William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853, Folder contents: (2

William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853, Folder contents: (2, Vol. 2. Transcript for William Clayton diaries, 1846-1853, Folder contents: (2) Volume 2, 1847

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