Edward Partridge
American Latter Day Saint convert and bishop / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his son, the politician, see Edward Partridge Jr. For the Canadian agrarian reformer, see Edward Alexander Partridge.
Edward Partridge Sr. (August 27, 1793 – May 27, 1840) was one of the earliest converts to the Latter Day Saint movement and served as the first Bishop of the Church.
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Edward Partridge | |
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Bishop of the Church | |
February 4, 1831 (1831-02-04) – May 27, 1840 (1840-05-27) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1793-08-27)August 27, 1793 Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States |
Died | May 27, 1840(1840-05-27) (aged 46) Nauvoo, Illinois, United States |
Resting place | Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds 40.5369°N 91.3507°W / 40.5369; -91.3507 (Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds) |
Spouse(s) | Lydia Clisbee |
Children | 7 |
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