John Willard Young
John Willard Young (October 1, 1844 – February 12, 1924) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He is one of the few individuals to have been an LDS Church apostle and member of the First Presidency without ever being a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
| John Willard Young | |
|---|---|
| Counselor to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| October 6, 1877 – October 3, 1891 | |
| Called by | John Taylor |
| End reason | Resignation (formally released on October 6, 1891) |
| First Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| October 8, 1876 – August 29, 1877 | |
| Called by | Brigham Young |
| Predecessor | George A. Smith |
| Successor | George Q. Cannon |
| End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency upon death of Brigham Young |
| Assistant Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| May 9, 1874 – October 8, 1876 | |
| Called by | Brigham Young |
| End reason | Called as First Counselor in the First Presidency |
| Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| June 8, 1873 – May 9, 1874 | |
| Called by | Brigham Young |
| End reason | Called as Assistant Counselor in the First Presidency |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| November 22, 1855 – February 12, 1924 | |
| Called by | Brigham Young |
| Reason | Brigham Young's discretion |
| Reorganization at end of term | None |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Willard Young October 1, 1844 Nauvoo, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1924 (aged 79) New York City, U.S. |
| Children | William Hooper Young |
| Parents | Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angel |
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