Sampson Avard | |
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![]() 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 | |
Born | October 23, 1800 or 1803 St Peter's, Guernsey, UK |
Died | April 15, 1869 (age 69-72) |
Citizenship | British, American |
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Employer(s) | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, self-employed |
Known for | Being one of the founders and leaders of the Mormon Danites in 1838 |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints |
Service/ | Mormon militia |
Years of service | 1838 |
Unit | Mormon Danites |
Commands held | Mormon Danites commander |
Battles/wars | Missouri Mormon War
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Sampson Avard (October 23, 1800 – April 15, 1869)[1][2] 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.