Sidney Rigdon
American Mormon leader (1793–1876) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sidney Rigdon (February 19, 1793 – July 14, 1876) was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.
Quick Facts President of the Church Church of Jesus Christ of the Children of Zion, Predecessor ...
Sidney Rigdon | |
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President of the Church Church of Jesus Christ of the Children of Zion | |
April 6, 1845 (1845-04-06) – 1847 | |
Predecessor | None |
Successor | Stephen Post William Bickerton (Reorganized church in 1862) |
First Counselor in the First Presidency Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | |
March 18, 1833 (1833-03-18) – Summer of 1844 | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
Predecessor | Jesse Gause |
End reason | Succession crisis after the death of Joseph Smith |
Second Counselor in the First Presidency Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints) | |
March 8, 1832 (1832-03-08) – March 18, 1833 (1833-03-18) | |
Called by | Joseph Smith |
Successor | Frederick G. Williams |
Reason | Initial organization of First Presidency |
End reason | Called as First Counselor in First Presidency |
Personal details | |
Born | (1793-02-19)February 19, 1793 St. Clair Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | July 14, 1876(1876-07-14) (aged 83) Friendship, New York, United States |
Resting place | Maple Grove Cemetery 42.2175°N 78.1186°W / 42.2175; -78.1186 (Maple Grove Cemetery) |
Spouse(s) | Phebe Brooks |
Children | 11 |
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