Edward Partridge
Bishop
Edward Partridge Sr. was one of the earliest converts to the Latter Day Saint movement and served as the first Bishop of the Church. Wikipedia
Born: August 27, 1793, Pittsfield, MA
Died: May 27, 1840 (age 46 years), Nauvoo, IL
Grandchild: Don Carlos Young
Great grandchild: George Cannon Young
Children: Eliza Maria Partridge, Edward Partridge Jr., and Emily Dow Partridge
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Edward Partridge (1793-1840) became the first bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of. Latter-day Saints in 1831, two months after joining the church.
1793–1840. First bishop in the Church. Tarred and feathered by Church opponents. After being called as bishop, Edward asked his wife, Lydia, to pray for him ...