Amasa Lyman
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Amasa Mason Lyman (March 30, 1813 – February 4, 1877) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and was an apostle. He was also a counselor in the First Presidency to Joseph Smith.
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Amasa Lyman | |
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 6, 1845 (1845-10-06) – October 6, 1867 (1867-10-06) | |
End reason | Stripped of Apostleship and position in Quorum for repeatedly teaching false doctrine |
Counselor in the First Presidency | |
February 4, 1843 (1843-02-04) – June 27, 1844 (1844-06-27) | |
End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency upon the death of Joseph Smith |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
August 20, 1842 (1842-08-20) – January 20, 1843 (1843-01-20) | |
End reason | Dropped from Quorum due to an excess of apostles occasioned by the readmission of Orson Pratt to the Quorum |
Latter Day Saint Apostle | |
August 20, 1842 (1842-08-20) – October 6, 1867 (1867-10-06) | |
Reason | Excommunication of Orson Pratt[1] |
End reason | Stripped of Apostleship for repeatedly teaching false doctrine |
Reorganization at end of term | No apostles ordained[2] |
Personal details | |
Born | Amasa Mason Lyman (1813-03-30)March 30, 1813 Lyman, New Hampshire, United States |
Died | February 4, 1877(1877-02-04) (aged 63) Fillmore, Utah Territory, United States |
Resting place | Fillmore Cemetery 38.9544°N 112.3114°W / 38.9544; -112.3114 (Fillmore Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | 8 |
Children | 38 |
Parents | Roswell Lyman Martha Mason |
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