John Pack, Sr

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"...Pack, John – (10th Ten) Born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, on May 20, 1809, to George and Phylotte Green Pack. He moved to Watertown, N.Y., and was baptized there March 8, 1836. A year later he and his family moved to Kirtland, Ohio, and the following year to Missouri. In 1840 he settled in Nauvoo, and was commissioned a major in the Nauvoo Legion. He was designated a major in the original company. A member of the advance party that entered Salt Lake Valley July 22, 1847, he was chosen to ride back and report their progress to an ailing President Brigham Young. He returned to Winter Quarters that fall and returned to Salt Lake Valley in 1848 where he established a home in the Seventeenth Ward. There he opened his home for classes, the beginning of the University of Utah. Classes were held in his parlor. Orson Pratt, Cyrus W. Collins and Orson Spencer (chancellor), formed the first faculty. In 1856, he was called to assist in the settling of a colony in Carson Valley, Nev., and remained there until being recalled in 1858. He died in Salt Lake City, on April 4, 1885, at age 75..."

SOURCE: http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58061/Biographies-of-the-orig...

Approximate age at departure: 37

Inscription: John Pack – Born May 20, 1805, New Brunswick, Dominion of Canada. Died Apr. 4, 1885. Baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mar. 8, 1836. Appointed Senior President of the 8th Quorum of Seventy Oct. 8, 1844 at Nauvoo, Ill. Commissioned Mayor in Nauvoo Legion Oct. 28, 1844 by Governor Ford of Illinois. He was a Captain of Fifty in the Utah Pioneer Band. Entered Salt Lake Valley July 22, 1847. Assisted Pres. John Taylor in opening the French Mission 1849-52. Performed four other Missions. He was the Father of forty three children.

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