George D. Watt

Religious Leader

Birthday May 12, 1812

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Oct 24, 1881 (69)

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About

The first person in the British Isles to convert to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints.

Before Fame

He was living in Preson, Lancashire when he first heard about mormonism.

Trivia

He beat eight other men in a footrace to become the first official British Mormon convert.

Family Life

He had six wife and nearly a dozen children.

Associated With

He was made a missionary of the church by the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young.