Latter Day Prophets http://www.latterdayprophets.com The facts about LDS Prophets and Apostles Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:21:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Brigham Young http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/brigham-young/ http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/brigham-young/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:35:53 +0000 http://www.latterdayprophets.com/?p=95

Brigham Young

1847 to 1877
Birth Date June 1, 1801
Birth Place Whitingham, Vermont
Wife’s Name Estimated 55 Wives
Number of Children 56
Death Date August 29, 1877

Education and Profession
Universities Attended
Degree
Occupation Politics
Carrer Accomplishments
Military Services

Church Leadership
Missions Served Canada
Called as an Apostle February 14, 1835 – At age 33
Called as Prophet December 27, 1847 – At age 46
Other Led the saints the Salt Lake Valley
Colonized the Utah Territory

Published Works

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Thomas S Monson

2008 – Present
Birth Date August 21, 1927
Birth Place Salt Lake City, Utah
Marriage Date October 7, 1948
Wife’s Name Frances Beverly Johnson
Number of Children 3

Education and Profession
Universities Attended University of Utah
Brigham Young University
Degree Business Admin – University of Utah
MBA – BYU
Doctor of Laws – BYU
Occupation Publishing and Printing
Carrer Accomplishments Executive Deseret News
Military Services US Navy during WWII

Church Leadership
Missions Served
Called as an Apostle 1963 – at age 36
Called as Prophet

Published Works
1973 Pathways to Perfection
1979 Be Your Best Self
1983 Christmas Gifts, Christmas Blessings
1985 Favorite Quotations from the Collection of Thomas S. Monson
1988 Live the Good Life
1992 The Search for Jesus
1994 Inspiring Experiences That Build Faith: From the Life and Ministry of Thomas S. Monson
1996 Faith Rewarded: A Personal Account of Prophetic Promises to the East German Saints/td>
1997 Invitation to Exaltation
1997 Meeting your Goliath
2004 A Christmas Dress for Ellen

Conference Talks
]]> http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/thomas-s-monson/feed/ 0 Gordon B Hinckley http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/gordon-b-hinckley/ http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/gordon-b-hinckley/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:24:50 +0000 http://www.latterdayprophets.com/?p=85

Gordon B Hinckley

1995 to 2008
Birth Date June 23, 1910
Birth Place Salt Lake City, Utah
Marriage Date April 29, 1937
Wife’s Name Marjorie Pay
Number of Children 5
Death Date January 27, 2008

Education and Profession
Universities Attended University of Utah
Degree B.A.
Occupation Communications
Carrer Accomplishments
Military Services N/A

Church Leadership
Missions Served
Called as an Apostle October 5, 1961 – At age 51
Called as Prophet March 12, 1995 – At age 84

Published Works
1943 A Brief Statement of Principles of the Gospel Based Largely Upon the Compendium
1947 What of the Mormons? A Brief Study of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1951 James Henry Moyle, the story of a Distinguished American and an honored churchman
1981 Be Thou An Example
1989 Faith: The Essence of True Religion
1997 Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley
2000 Standing for Something: Ten Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes
2001 Stand a Little Taller
2001 Truth Restored: A Short History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2002 Way to Be!: Nine Ways to Be Happy and Make Something of Your Life
2005 Discourses of President Gordon B. Hinckley
2006 One Bright Shining Hope: Messages for Women from Gordon B. Hinckley
2008 My Dear Sisters: Inspiration for Women from Gordon B. Hinckley

Conference Talks
]]> http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/gordon-b-hinckley/feed/ 0 Howard W Hunter http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/howard-w-hunter/ http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/howard-w-hunter/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:21:47 +0000 http://www.latterdayprophets.com/?p=80

Howard W Hunter

1994 to 1995
Birth Date November 14, 1907
Birth Place Boise, Idaho
Marriage Date 1931 & 1990
Wife’s Name Clara May Jeffs – 1931-1983
Inis Stanton – 1990-1995
Number of Children 3
Death Date March 3, 1995

Education and Profession
Universities Attended American Institute of Banking
Brigham Young University
Degree
Occupation Banking & Law
Carrer Accomplishments
Military Services N/A

Church Leadership
Missions Served
Called as an Apostle October 15, 1959 – At age 51
Called as Prophet June 5, 1994 – At age 86

Published Works
1994 That We Might Have Joy
1997 The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter

Conference Talks
]]> http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/howard-w-hunter/feed/ 0 Ezra Taft Benson http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/ezra-taft-benson/ http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/ezra-taft-benson/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:18:41 +0000 http://www.latterdayprophets.com/?p=76

Ezra Taft Benson

1899 to 1994
Birth Date August 4, 1899
Birth Place Whitney, Idaho
Marriage Date 1926
Wife’s Name Flora Smith
Number of Children 6
Death Date May 30, 1994

Education and Profession
Universities Attended Utah State University
Brigham Young University
Iowa State University
University of California at Berkeley
Degree Undergrad – BYU
Masters – ISU
Occupation Agriculture
Carrer Accomplishments U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Military Services N/A

Church Leadership
Missions Served Britain 1921-1923
Called as an Apostle October 7, 1943 – At age 44
Called as Prophet November 10, 1985 – At age 86

Published Works
1960 So Shall Ye Reap: Selected Addresses of Ezra Taft Benson
1962 The Red Carpet
1964 Title of Liberty
1969 An Enemy Hath Done This
1969 Civil Rights, Tool of Communist Deception
1974 God, Family, Country: Our Three Great Loyalties
1976 Cross Fire: The Eight Years With Eisenhower
1977 This Nation Shall Endure
1983 Come Unto Christ
1986 The Constitution: A Heavenly Banner
1988 The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson
1988 A Witness and a Warning: A Modern-Day Prophet Testifies of the Book of Mormon
1989 A Labor of Love: The 1946 European Mission of Ezra Taft Benson
1990 Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice
1990 Missionaries to Match Our Message
1992 Elect Women of God
2003 Sermons and Writings of President Ezra Taft Benson

Conference Talks
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Spencer W Kimball

1973 to 1985
Birth Date March 28, 1895
Birth Place Salt Lake City, Utah
Marriage Date November 16, 1917
Wife’s Name Camilla Eyring
Number of Children 4
Death Date November 5, 1985

Education and Profession
Universities Attended University of Arizona
Degree
Occupation Banking, Insurance, Real Estate & Debt Collection
Carrer Accomplishments
Military Services

Church Leadership
Missions Served Germany-Swiss Mission
Central States Mission
Called as an Apostle October 7, 1943 – At age 48
Called as Prophet December 30, 1973 – At age 78
Other 1978 Revelation on Priesthood

Published Works
1969 The Miracle of Forgiveness
1972 Faith Precedes the Miracle: Based on Discourses of Spencer W. Kimball
1975 One Silent Sleepless Night
1981 President Kimball Speaks Out
1987 Proclaiming the Gospel: President Kimball Speaks on Missionary Work
1982 The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball

Conference Talks
]]> http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/spencer-w-kimball/feed/ 0 Harold B Lee http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/harold-b-lee/ http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/harold-b-lee/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:12:24 +0000 http://www.latterdayprophets.com/?p=68

Harold B Lee

1972 to 1973
Birth Date March 28, 1899
Birth Place Clifton, Idaho
Marriage Date 1923 & 1963
Wife’s Name Fern Lucind Tanner – 1923-1962
Freda Joan Jensen – 1963-1973
Number of Children 2
Death Date December 26, 1973

Education and Profession
Schools Attended Albion State Normal School
Degree Teaching Certificate
Occupation Education
Carrer Accomplishments
Military Services N/A

Church Leadership
Missions Served Western States – 1920-1922
Called as an Apostle April 10, 1941 – At age 42
Called as Prophet July 7, 1972 – At age 73

Published Works
1945 Youth and the Church
1974 Stand Ye in Holy Places: Selected Sermons and Writings of President Harold B. Lee
1974 Ye Are the Light of the World: Selected Sermons and Writings of President Harold B. Lee
1996 Teachings of Harold B. Lee, Eleventh President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Conference Talks
]]> http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/harold-b-lee/feed/ 0 Joseph Fielding Smith http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/joseph-fielding-smith/ http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/joseph-fielding-smith/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:08:56 +0000 http://www.latterdayprophets.com/?p=63

Joseph Fielding Smith

1970 to 1972
Birth Date July 19, 1876
Birth Place Salt Lake City, Utah Territory
Marriage Date 1923 & 1963
Wife’s Name Louie Emily Shurtliff – 1898-1908
Ethel Georgina Reynolds – 1908-1937
Jessie Ella Evans – 1938-1971
Number of Children 11
Death Date July 2, 1972

Education and Profession
Schools Attended
Degree
Occupation
Carrer Accomplishments
Military Services

Church Leadership
Missions Served Great Britain – 1899
Called as an Apostle April 7, 1910 – At age 33
Called as Prophet January 23, 1970 – At age 93

Published Works
1909 Origin of the “Reorganized” Church
1922 Essentials in Church History
1931 The Way to Perfection: Short Discourses on Gospel Themes
1936 The Progress of Man
1938 Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
1942 The Signs of the Times: A Series of Discussions Sponsored by the Sisters of the Lion House Social Center
1945 The Restoration of All Things: A Series of Radio Talks
1946 Church History and Modern Revelation: Being a course of study for the Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums for the Year 1947
1954 Man, His Origin and Destiny
1954-1956 Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith, 3 vols
1957-1966 Answers to Gospel Questions, 5 vols
1970 Seek Ye Earnestly
1971 Take Heed to Yourselves
1971 Joseph Fielding Smith: A Prophet Among the People

Conference Talks
]]> http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/joseph-fielding-smith/feed/ 0 David O McKay http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/david-o-mckay/ http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/david-o-mckay/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:06:04 +0000 http://www.latterdayprophets.com/?p=59

David O McKay

1951 to 1970
Birth Date September 8, 1873
Birth Place Huntsville, Utah Territory
Marriage Date January 2, 1901
Wife’s Name Emma Ray Riggs
Number of Children 7
Death Date January 18, 1970

Education and Profession
Schools Attended University of Utah
Degree
Occupation Educator
Carrer Accomplishments
Military Services

Church Leadership
Missions Served Great Britain – 1897
Called as an Apostle April 9, 1906 – At age 32
Called as Prophet April 9, 1951 – At age 77
Other “Every member a missionary!” – Conference Report, Apr. 1959
“No other success can compensate for failure in the home.” – Conference Report, Apr. 1935

Published Works
1953 Gospel Ideals: Selections from the Discourses of David O. McKay
1955 Cherished Experiences from the Writings of President David O. McKay
1957 Pathways to Happiness
1959 Home Memories of President David O. McKay
1960 Secrets of a Happy Life
1962 Treasures of Life
1964 Ancient Apostles
1966 True to the Faith: From the Sermons and Discourses of David O. McKay
1967 Man May Know for Himself: Teachings of President David O. McKay
1971 Stepping Stones to an Abundant Life
1973 “My Young Friends…”
1999 What E’er Thou Art Act Well Thy Part: The Mission Diaries of David O. McKay
2004 Teachings of Presidents of the Church: David O. McKay

Conference Talks
]]> http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/david-o-mckay/feed/ 0 George Albert Smith http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/george-albert-smith/ http://www.latterdayprophets.com/2011/09/george-albert-smith/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:03:56 +0000 http://www.latterdayprophets.com/?p=55

George Albert Smith

1945 to 1951
Birth Date April 4, 1870
Birth Place Salt Lake City, Utah
Marriage Date May 25, 1892
Wife’s Name Lucy Emily Woodruff
Number of Children 3
Death Date April 4, 1951

Education and Profession
Universities Attended University of Deseret
Degree
Occupation Surveying
Carrer Accomplishments
Military Services

Church Leadership
Missions Served Southern States Mission
Called as an Apostle October 8, 1903 – At age 33
Called as Prophet May 21, 1945 – At age 75

Published Works
1948 Sharing the Gospel With Others: Excerpts from the Sermons of President Smith
1951 Sayings of a Saint
1996 The Teachings of George Albert Smith, Eighth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Conference Talks
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