Daniel H. Wells
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Daniel Hanmer Wells (October 27, 1814 – March 24, 1891) was an American apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the 3rd mayor of Salt Lake City.
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Quick Facts Counselor to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Second Counselor in First Presidency ...
Daniel H. Wells | |
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Counselor to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 6, 1877 (1877-10-06) – March 24, 1891 (1891-03-24) | |
Second Counselor in First Presidency | |
January 4, 1857 (1857-01-04) – August 29, 1877 (1877-08-29) | |
End reason | Dissolution of First Presidency upon death of Brigham Young |
Apostle | |
January 4, 1857 (1857-01-04) – March 24, 1891 (1891-03-24) | |
Reason | Death of Jedediah M. Grant[1] |
Reorganization at end of term | No apostles ordained[2] |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/branch | Territorial Militia |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Unit | Nauvoo Legion |
Commands held | Nauvoo Legion |
Battles/wars | Utah War American Civil War |
Personal details | |
Born | Daniel Hanmer Wells (1814-10-27)October 27, 1814 Trenton, New York, United States |
Died | March 24, 1891(1891-03-24) (aged 76) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | Hannah Tupper Grover Lydia A. Alley Hannah C. Free Susan H. Alley Louisa Free Martha G. Harris Emmeline Blanche |
Children | At least 37 |
Parents | Daniel Wells Catherine Chapin |
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