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Transcript for Missionary reports, 1831-1900: MS 6104, Church History Library

Baptized June 3, 1839 in Wentworth Co, Wisconsin.Ordained an Elder in 1840.Went on short mission with William Burton in the counties of Calhoon, Jackson, Washtenaw, etc. during the summer and fall (1840?) then returned to Wisconsin.Under direction of Linond Stodard, a High Priest, went on a mission to counties of Millwaukee, Rock, Walworth, & Racine.Moved with family to Nauvoo arriving July 14, 1843.May 23, 1844 left on mission to Michigan with Charles W. Dolten, preached and baptized along the way in Wisconsin.Attended a meeting presided over by George A Smith in Albion, Calhoon Co., Michigan.Received news of the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.Traveled home with Z. Coltrin, arriving in Nauvoo Nov 10, 1844.Ordained a High Priest Nov 11, 1844 by a recommend of George Smith, and appointed to preside over the branches in Jackson & Calhoon counties in Michigan, leaving Nov 21st.Presided at conferences of the Jackson branch, Feb 1-3, & Apr 6, 1845.Returned to Nauvoo May 27, 1845