George Q. Cannon

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George Quayle Cannon [1827-1901] - An Apostle of the Lord who earlier in his life, in 1849, was sent on a mission by Brigham Young to mine for gold in California. This effort soon provided funds which allowed him and other to travel to Hawaii to preach the Gospel.

George Q. Cannon was an apostle of the Mormon Church.
George Q. Cannon was an apostle of the Mormon Church.

Significant Events

10, Oct 1880 - Made a counselor in the First Presidency. George translated the Book of Mormon from English to Hawaiian. George wrote "My First Mission."

Sources

  • "The Journals of George Q. Cannon", vol. 1, Deseret Book Company, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1999
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