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About Franklin Dewey Richards
Wikipedia Biographical Summary:
"...Franklin Dewey Richards (Richmond, Massachusetts, April 2, 1821 – December 9, 1899, Ogden, Utah) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from February 12, 1849 until his death. He also served as president of the quorum from September 2, 1898 until his death..."
"...As the second-most senior apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Richards assumed the role of President of the Twelve. His term was short-lived, as he lived only 15 months longer.
"...Richards suffered a stroke and paralysis in the autumn of 1899. He died peacefully in his home in Ogden, Utah on December 9, 1899..."
SOURCE: Wikipedia contributors, 'Franklin D. Richards (Mormon apostle)', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 14 April 2011, 19:31 UTC, <http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Franklin_D._Richards_(Mor...> [accessed 23 April 2011]
Birth: Apr. 2, 1821
Richmond
Berkshire County Massachusetts, USA
Death: Dec. 9, 1899 Ogden Weber County Utah, USA
Apostle of The Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints. Nephew to Levi and Willard Richards, he journyed west and arrived at Haun's Mill only to find his brother killed and thrown down a well. Another brother died on the Batallion march, and lost two sons on the trek west. Pressing on faithful he served 4 times to Britain, 3 times as Mission President. Published there the first Pearl of Great Price, 30 years later becoming cannonized scripture of the Standard Works of the Church. Returning home to Ogden, UT he served as President of the Twelve for 15 months til his death. (bio by: Chad Stowell)
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Parents:
- Phineas Howe Richards (1788 - 1874)
- Wealthy Dewey Richards (1786 - 1853)
Spouses:
- Jane Snyder Richards (1823 - 1912)
- Sarah Snyder Richards (1813 - 1894)*
- Charlotte Fox Richards (1826 - 1918)*
- Susan Sanford Peirson Richards (1831 - 1878)*
- Ann Davis Dalley (1791 - 1875)*
- Susanna Bayliss Richards (1812 - 1891)*
- Mary Thompson Richards (1827 - 1905)*
- Nanny Longstroth Richards (1828 - 1911)*
- Rhoda Harriet Foss Richards (1830 - 1881)*
- Laura Altha Snyder Richards (1836 - 1878)*
Children:
- Wealthy Louisa Richards (1843 - 1846)*
- Isaac Phinehas Richards (1846 - 1846)*
- Josephine Richards West (1853 - 1933)*
- Minerva Edmeresa Richards Knowlton (1858 - 1936)*
- George Albert Richards (1858 - 1908)*
- Myron John Richards (1858 - 1938)*
- Ezra Taft Richards (1860 - 1866)*
- Wealthy Richards Clark (1861 - 1940)*
- George Franklin Richards (1861 - 1950)*
- Sarah Elizabeth Richards Robinson (1862 - 1925)*
- Milley D. Richards (1862 - 1865)*
- Mary Alice Richards Stevenson (1863 - 1926)*
- Wilford Woodruff Richards (1866 - 1912)*
- Harvey Sellman Richards (1866 - 1867)*
Burial: Ogden City Cemetery Ogden Weber County Utah, USA Plot: C-4-2-5W
Apostle of The Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints. Nephew to Levi and Willard Richards, he journyed west and arrived at Haun's Mill only to find his brother killed and thrown down a well. Another brother died on the Batallion march, and lost two sons on the trek west. Pressing on faithful he served 4 times to Britain, 3 times as Mission President. Published there the first Pearl of Great Price, 30 years later becoming cannonized scripture of the Standard Works of the Church. Returning home to Ogden, UT he served as President of the Twelve for 15 months til his death. (bio by: [fg.cgi?page=mr&MRid=46505431" target="_blank Chad Stowell)]
- Updated from Find A Grave Memorial via Laura Altha Richards (born Snyder) by SmartCopy: Feb 24 2015, 18:31:24 UTC
Apostle of The Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints. Nephew to Levi and Willard Richards, he journyed west and arrived at Haun's Mill only to find his brother killed and thrown down a well. Another brother died on the Batallion march, and lost two sons on the trek west. Pressing on faithful he served 4 times to Britain, 3 times as Mission President. Published there the first Pearl of Great Price, 30 years later becoming cannonized scripture of the Standard Works of the Church. Returning home to Ogden, UT he served as President of the Twelve for 15 months til his death. (bio by: [fg.cgi?page=mr&MRid=46505431" target="_blank Chad Stowell)]
- Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 27 2017, 14:27:02 UTC
Apostle of The Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints. Nephew to Levi and Willard Richards, he journyed west and arrived at Haun's Mill only to find his brother killed and thrown down a well. Another brother died on the Batallion march, and lost two sons on the trek west. Pressing on faithful he served 4 times to Britain, 3 times as Mission President. Published there the first Pearl of Great Price, 30 years later becoming cannonized scripture of the Standard Works of the Church. Returning home to Ogden, UT he served as President of the Twelve for 15 months til his death. (bio by: [fg.cgi?page=mr&MRid=46505431" target="_blank Chad Stowell)]
- Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Apr 14 2018, 14:02:40 UTC
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Franklin Dewey Richards's Timeline
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April 2, 1821
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Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
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May 13, 1821
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May 13, 1821
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Congregational Church,Richmond,Berkshire,Massachusetts
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May 13, 1821
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Congregational C,Richmond,Berkshire,ma
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June 3, 1838
Age 17
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November 2, 1843
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Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, USA
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December 13, 1845
Age 24
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