John Murdock (Mormon), Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJohn Murdock (Mormon)
Mormon leader
Date of Birth: 15-Jul-1792
Date of Death: 23-Dec-1871
Profession: priest
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About John Murdock (Mormon)
- John Murdock (July 15, 1792 – December 23, 1871) was an early convert to the Latter Day Saint movement and was a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
- Mentioned twice in the Doctrine and Covenants, he devoted most of his life to full-time missionary service for the LDS Church.
- He was the first mission president for the LDS Church in Australia where he oversaw the official organization of the church in the country and its early growth.
- A compatriot of Joseph Smith, Murdock attended School of the Prophets and participated in Zion's Camp.
- After the death of his first wife in childbirth, Joseph and Emma Smith adopted his infant twins.
- Julia Murdock Smith, who survived to adulthood, was the eldest child and only daughter of the Smiths.
Read more at Wikipedia