Protection & Deliverance

Ira Hatch and Dudley Leavitt — Divine Protection from the Mojave

Published October 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM

1850s
Southern Utah / Arizona border region

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While serving as a missionary in the Southern Indian Mission, Ira Hatch and his companion Dudley Leavitt encountered a group of Mojave people who were hostile toward them. The situation was perilous, but Ira Hatch offered a prayer for protection. Following the prayer, the hearts of the Mojave people were softened, and they allowed Hatch and Leavitt to depart safely.

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Ira Hatch Facts for Kids (https://kids.kiddle.co/Ira_Hatch) (research confidence: medium)

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