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David Wyman Patten


Information regarding David W. Patten

  • Apostle number: 4
  • Quorum of the Twelve number: 2
  • Date of birth: November 14, 1799
  • Place of birth: Theresa, Jefferson County, New York
  • Date of apostolic ordination: February 15, 1835
  • Age when ordained apostle: 35 years 3 months
  • End of apostolic service: October 25, 1838
  • Total apostolic years: 3 years 8 months
  • Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: February 15, 1835
  • Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 3 years 8 months
  • Date of death: October 25, 1838
  • Age at death: 38 years 11 months
  • Place of death: near Crooked River, west-central Missour
  • RemarksApostle Patten was killed in the Battle of Crooked River, a conflict between Latter-day Saints and a Missouri mob

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