John Henry Smith
John Henry Smith (September 18, 1848 – October 13, 1911) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was a prominent politician in Utah and played an important role in the transition from Utah as a territory to a state of the United States.
| John Henry Smith | |
|---|---|
| Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| April 7, 1910 – October 13, 1911 | |
| Called by | Joseph F. Smith |
| Predecessor | Anthon H. Lund |
| Successor | Charles W. Penrose |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| October 27, 1880 – April 7, 1910 | |
| Called by | John Taylor |
| End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| October 27, 1880 – October 13, 1911 | |
| Called by | John Taylor |
| Reason | Reorganization of First Presidency |
| Reorganization at end of term | Charles W. Penrose added to First Presidency; James E. Talmage ordained |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Henry Smith September 18, 1848 Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 1911 (aged 63) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Farr Josephine G. Smith |
| Children | 19 |
| Parents | George A. Smith Sarah Ann Libby |
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