Church History Biographical Database
After the Church was organized 6 April 1830, the prophet Joseph Smith called his brother, Samuel Smith, to become the first missionary for the Church. Later in 1830, Joseph began calling several members of the Church to serve as missionaries. These individuals were not a part of official missions, instead serving in various locations for varied amounts of time.
This organization will also include early missionaries to Canada and Mexico.
Formed in Manchester, Ontario, New York, United States
1830
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Occurred On 1830
Formed
Elijah Cheney Called as Mission President
1833 – 1835
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Called
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Ended Circa 1835
Released
Arza Matson Adams Called as Mission President
1841
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Called
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Start Date Not Found
Released
Henry Pitts Called as Mission President
1844 August 18
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Called
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Alex F McDonald, Jr. Set Apart as Mission President
1879 November 10
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Set Apart
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Released
Ended in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1919
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Occurred On 1919
Ended
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Early Church Mission: North America Map 1830