Brigham Young, Jr.

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Brigham Young, Jr.
Brigham Young, Jr.

Brigham Young, Jr. (December 18, 1836April 11, 1903) served as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the time Joseph F. Smith became President of the Church in 1901 until his own death.

Young was born in Kirtland, Ohio, the son of Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angell. His father ordained him an Apostle at the young age of 27 in 1864. However, he was not placed in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles until four years later in 1868. He also served as a counselor in the First Presidency from April 8, 1873 until his father's death on August 29, 1877.

He died in Salt Lake City, Utah at age 66.

Brigham Young, Jr.'s grave marker.
Brigham Young, Jr.'s grave marker.

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Preceded by
Joseph F. Smith
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
October 17, 1901April 11, 1903
Succeeded by
Francis M. Lyman
Preceded by
Joseph F. Smith
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
1868April 8, 1873
August 29, 1877April 11, 1903
Succeeded by
Albert Carrington