Edna Harker Thomas

Edna Harker Thomas (April 11, 1881 – April 29, 1942) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). She was the first wife of Elbert D. Thomas, a United States senator from Utah. She was also the first woman in the LDS Church to travel around the world.

Edna Harker Thomas
Second Counselor in the general presidency of the Primary
1929  1933
Called byMay Anderson
PredecessorIsabelle S. Ross
SuccessorEdith H. Lambert
Personal details
BornEdna Harker
(1881-04-11)April 11, 1881
Taylorsville, Utah Territory, United States
DiedApril 29, 1942(1942-04-29) (aged 61)
Washington, D.C., United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Alma materBrigham Young University
University of California, Berkeley
American University
Spouse(s)
(m. 1907)
Children3
ParentsBenjamin E. Harker
Harriet Bennion
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