Thomas Bullock (Mormon) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thomas Bullock |
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| Reporter and Member of the Council of Fifty | |
| December 25, 1846 – June 24, 1882 | |
| End reason | Released due to old |
| Clerk in the Church Historian's Office | |
| c. 1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1816 Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | February 10, 1885 (aged 68) Coalville, Utah Territory, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
Thomas Bullock (born December 23, 1816 – died February 10, 1885) was an important early member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was known as a pioneer who traveled west. He also worked as a clerk in the Church's history office.
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Early Life and Joining the Church
Thomas Bullock was born in Leek, a town in Staffordshire, England. Before joining the Church, he worked for the British government. His job was an "excise officer," which meant he collected taxes on certain goods.
On November 20, 1841, Thomas Bullock and his wife, Henrietta Rushton, were baptized. They became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Moving to Nauvoo
In 1843, the Bullock family moved to Nauvoo, Illinois. This city was where most members of the Church were gathering at that time. In the fall of 1843, Thomas Bullock began working for Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith was the founder of the Church.
Church Service and Important Roles
Thomas Bullock held many important jobs within the Church. He was a clerk at the April 1844 general conference. A general conference is a large meeting where Church leaders speak to members.
He also worked as an assistant to Church Historian and Recorder Willard Richards. This job lasted from 1842 to 1854. As part of the Church Historian's Office, Bullock helped write parts of the book History of the Church. This book tells the story of the early Church.
Clerk for the Council of Fifty
From 1846 to 1882, Bullock was a clerk for the Council of Fifty. This was a special group of leaders in the early Church. They helped make important decisions for the community.
Family Life
Like many early members of the Church, Thomas Bullock had a large family. In 1846, he married Lucy Clayton. She was the sister of William Clayton, who was another important clerk in the Church. In 1852, Bullock married his third wife, Betsy Prudence Howard. He was the father of 23 children. Thirteen of his children lived to be adults.
Journey West and Later Life
In 1847, Thomas Bullock traveled with the first group of Mormon pioneers. They journeyed to the Salt Lake Valley in what is now Utah. This was a very difficult trip.
Once in Utah Territory, Bullock continued his important work. He was a clerk for the Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company. This company helped poor Church members move to Utah. He also worked as a clerk for the Utah Territorial Legislature. This was the government body for the Utah area. Sometimes, he also worked as a clerk for Brigham Young and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
Missionary Service
From 1856 to 1858, Bullock returned to England. He served as a missionary for the Church. Missionaries teach people about their faith.
Final Years
Thomas Bullock served in the Church as a Seventy. This is a leadership position. He also held many other secretarial jobs throughout his life. He passed away in Coalville, Utah, when he was 68 years old.
