Amasa Lyman

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.

Amasa Lyman
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
October 6, 1845 (1845-10-06) – October 6, 1867 (1867-10-06)
End reasonStripped 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 reasonDissolution 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 reasonDropped 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)
ReasonExcommunication of Orson Pratt
End reasonStripped of Apostleship for repeatedly teaching false doctrine
Reorganization
at end of term		No apostles ordained
Personal details
BornAmasa Mason Lyman
(1813-03-30)March 30, 1813
Lyman, New Hampshire, United States
DiedFebruary 4, 1877(1877-02-04) (aged 63)
Fillmore, Utah Territory, United States
Resting placeFillmore Cemetery
38.9544°N 112.3114°W / 38.9544; -112.3114 (Fillmore Cemetery)
Spouse(s)8
Children38
ParentsRoswell Lyman
Martha Mason
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