John R. Winder
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John Rex Winder (/ˈwɪndər/; December 11, 1821 – March 27, 1910) was a leader and general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric from 1887 to 1901, and First Counselor in the First Presidency to church president Joseph F. Smith from 1901 until his death. He was well known for his business abilities, and influenced Heber J. Grant. He was also active in politics and the militia, participating in the Utah War and the Black Hawk War (Utah). When the church came under heavy government pressure for its practice of plural marriage, Winder held the church's assets to keep them from being seized by the federal government. He was a polygamist and had four wives and 20 children.
John R. Winder | |
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First Counselor in the First Presidency | |
October 17, 1901 (1901-10-17) – March 27, 1910 (1910-03-27) | |
Predecessor | Joseph F. Smith |
Successor | Anthon H. Lund |
Reason | Reorganization of First Presidency after death of Lorenzo Snow |
Reorganization at end of term | John Henry Smith added to the First Presidency; Joseph Fielding Smith ordained an Apostle |
Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric | |
April 8, 1887 (1887-04-08) – October 17, 1901 (1901-10-17) | |
Predecessor | John Q. Cannon |
Successor | Orrin P. Miller |
Reason | Excommunication of John Q. Cannon |
End reason | Called as First Counselor in First Presidency |
Personal details | |
Born | John Rex Winder (1821-12-11)December 11, 1821 Biddenden, Kent, England |
Died | March 27, 1910(1910-03-27) (aged 88) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | Ellen Walters Hannah Thompson Elizabeth Parker Maria Burnham |
Children | 20 |
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