George F. Richards
George Franklin Richards (February 23, 1861 – August 8, 1950) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from April 9, 1906, until his death. He also served as Acting Presiding Patriarch of the LDS Church from 1937 to 1942 and President of the Quorum of the Twelve from May 25, 1945, until his death.
| George F. Richards | |
|---|---|
| President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| May 21, 1945 – August 8, 1950 | |
| Predecessor | George Albert Smith |
| Successor | David O. McKay |
| Acting Presiding Patriarch | |
| October 8, 1937 – October 3, 1942 | |
| Called by | Heber J. Grant |
| End reason | Honorably released |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 9, 1906 – August 8, 1950 | |
| Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| April 9, 1906 – August 8, 1950 | |
| Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
| Reason | Resignation of Matthias F. Cowley and John W. Taylor from the Quorum of the Twelve; death of Marriner W. Merrill |
| Reorganization at end of term | Delbert L. Stapley ordained |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Franklin Richards February 23, 1861 Farmington, Utah Territory, United States |
| Died | August 8, 1950 (aged 89) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W |
| Spouse(s) | Alice A. Robinson |
| Children | 15 |
| Parents | Franklin D. Richards Nanny Longstroth |
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