Orson F. Whitney
American Mormon leader (1855–1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Orson Ferguson Whitney (1 July 1855 – 16 May 1931), born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1906 until his death.
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Orson F. Whitney | |
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ca. 1870-1875 | |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
April 9, 1906 (1906-04-09) – May 16, 1931 (1931-05-16) | |
LDS Church Apostle | |
April 9, 1906 (1906-04-09) – May 16, 1931 (1931-05-16) | |
Reason | Resignation of Matthias F. Cowley and John W. Taylor from the Quorum of the Twelve; death of Marriner W. Merrill[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | Joseph F. Merrill ordained |
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Born | Orson Ferguson Whitney (1855-07-01)July 1, 1855 Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
Died | May 16, 1931(1931-05-16) (aged 75) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W |
Spouse(s) | Zina Beal Smoot May Wells, July 1888 |
Children | Horace Newel Heber Kimball Emily Helen Mar Margaret Charles Byron Murray Wells Albert Owen Wendell Webb Paul Van Colt Virginia Clayton |
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