Stephen L. Richards

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Stephen L Richards (18791959) born in Mendon, Utah, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from January 8, 1917April 9, 1951. He served as First Counselor in the First Presidency of President David O. McKay from April 9, 1951May 19, 1959. Notably he was the grandson of Willard Richards, an early apostle of The Church at the time of Joseph Smith.

Stephen L Richards' grave marker
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Stephen L Richards' grave marker

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Preceded by:
James E. Talmage
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
January 8, 1917April 9, 1951
Succeeded by:
Richard R. Lyman