Franklin S. Richards

Franklin Snyder Richards (June 20, 1849 – September 4, 1934) was the general counsel for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the late-19th and early-20th century. He was closely connected with the defense against charges of polygamy of many leading LDS Church figures.

Franklin S. Richards
Member of the Council of Fifty of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
April 10, 1880 (1880-04-10) – September 4, 1934 (1934-09-04)
Called byJohn Taylor
Personal details
BornFranklin Snyder Richards
(1849-06-20)June 20, 1849
Salt Lake City, Provisional State of Deseret, United States
DiedSeptember 4, 1934(1934-09-04) (aged 85)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
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