Sampson Avard

Sampson Avard
Sampson Avard was one of the founders and leaders of the secret militia force known as the Mormon Danites in the Missouri Mormon War of 1838
BornOctober 23, 1800 or 1803
St Peter's, Guernsey
DiedApril 15, 1869 (age 69-72)
Edwardsville, Illinois, US
CitizenshipBritish, American
Occupations
  • Physician
  • minister
  • church elder
  • soldier
Employer(s)Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, self-employed
Known forBeing one of the founders and leaders of the Mormon Danites in 1838
Military career
AllegianceChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
BranchMormon militia
Service years1838
UnitMormon Danites
CommandsMormon Danites commander
ConflictsMissouri Mormon War

Sampson Avard (October 23, 1800 – April 15, 1869) was one of the founders and leaders of the Mormon vigilantes known as the Danites, which existed in Missouri during the Missouri Mormon War in 1838.

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