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Barrus, Orlando Clark, 1902-1922

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1902 - 1922

Biographical History

Orlando Clark Barrus (1902-1922) was the son of Orrin and Mary Barrus.

Orlando Clark Barrus was born in Fairview, Wyoming. As a young man, he left for South Carolina and Georgia to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He died on August 8, 1922, in a swimming accident while serving his mission.

Citation:
UPB files, May 9, 2019 (Orlando Clark Barrus; born 1902 in Fairview, Wyoming to Orrin and Mary Barrus; served a Latter-day Saint mission in South Carolina and Georgia; died August 8, 1922 in a swimming accident)

FamilySearch, April 9, 2020 (Orlando Clark Barrus; born 18 August 1902 in Fairview, Wyoming; drowned in Chauga River in South Carolina during Latter-day Saint mission; died 8 August 1922 in South Carolina)

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