John Henry Smith
American politician and religious leader (1848–1911) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Henry Smith (September 18, 1848 – October 13, 1911) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was a prominent politician in Utah and played an important role in the transition from Utah as a territory to a state of the United States.
Quick Facts Second Counselor in the First Presidency, Called by ...
John Henry Smith | |
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Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
April 7, 1910 (1910-04-07) – October 13, 1911 (1911-10-13) | |
Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
Predecessor | Anthon H. Lund |
Successor | Charles W. Penrose |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 27, 1880 (1880-10-27) – April 7, 1910 (1910-04-07) | |
Called by | John Taylor |
End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
LDS Church Apostle | |
October 27, 1880 (1880-10-27) – October 13, 1911 (1911-10-13) | |
Called by | John Taylor |
Reason | Reorganization of First Presidency[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | Charles W. Penrose added to First Presidency; James E. Talmage ordained |
Personal details | |
Born | John Henry Smith (1848-09-18)September 18, 1848 Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | October 13, 1911(1911-10-13) (aged 63) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Farr Josephine G. Smith |
Children | 19 |
Parents | George A. Smith Sarah Ann Libby |
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