Jedediah M. Grant
Jedediah Morgan Grant (February 21, 1816 – December 1, 1856) was a leader and an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was member of the First Council of the Seventy from 1845 to 1854 and served in the First Presidency under church president Brigham Young from 1854 to 1856. He is known for his fiery speeches during the Reformation of 1856, earning the nickname "Brigham's Sledgehammer". Grant is the father of Heber J. Grant, who later served as President of the Church.
| Jedediah M. Grant | |
|---|---|
| Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| April 7, 1854 – December 1, 1856 | |
| Predecessor | Willard Richards |
| Successor | Daniel H. Wells |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| April 7, 1854 – December 1, 1856 | |
| Reason | Death of Willard Richards |
| Reorganization at end of term | Daniel H. Wells ordained and added to the First Presidency |
| First Seven Presidents of the Seventy | |
| December 2, 1845 – April 7, 1854 | |
| End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jedediah Morgan Grant February 21, 1816 Windsor, New York, United States |
| Died | December 1, 1856 (aged 40) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Spouse(s) | 7 |
| Children | 11 |
| Parents | Joshua and Athalia H. Grant |
| Signature | |
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