Edwin Bennion Cannon
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Edwin Bennion "Ted" Cannon (January 2, 1910 – November 12, 1963) was an American attorney who served as a member of the Utah State Senate from 1951 until 1954 as a member of the Republican Party.
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Edward Bennion Cannon | |
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Member of the Utah State Senate from the 6th district | |
In office January 8, 1951 – 1954 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1910-01-02)January 2, 1910 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Died | November 12, 1963(1963-11-12) (aged 53) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Beth Christensen (m. 1938) |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | John K. Cannon (brother) Angus M. Cannon (grandfather) |
Alma mater | University of Utah |
Occupation | Attorney |
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Cannon was born in Salt Lake City to a family with strong connections in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), being related to Mormon pioneers like Angus M. Cannon and George Q. Cannon. After serving as a missionary and receiving a law degree, he worked as an attorney in Utah and later served one term in the Utah State Senate as a representative for Salt Lake County.