Frank W. Warner facts for kids

Frank W. Warner (1861–1919) was a special person in history. He was one of the very first Native Americans to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This means he traveled to share his faith and beliefs with others.

Early Life and a New Name

Frank W. Warner was born in 1861. His parents were Sagwitch and Tan-tapai-cci. His original name was Pisappih Timbimboo.

When he was a child, he was hurt during a sad event called the Bear River Massacre. Later, a kind family, Amos Warner and his family, adopted him. They gave him his new name, Frank W. Warner.

Education and Missionary Work

Frank W. Warner went to school at Brigham Young College in Logan, Utah. After his studies, he became an educator, which means he worked as a teacher.

He felt a strong desire to share his faith. In October 1880, John Taylor, a leader in his church, asked him to become a missionary. Frank Warner went to Washakie, Utah, to teach about Mormonism.

He continued his missionary work later in life. In 1914–1915 and again in 1917, he served among the Sioux and Assiniboine people. He visited them at the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

His Final Years

Frank W. Warner passed away in 1919. He died from a sickness called influenza in Parker, Idaho.