William Bickerton
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William Bickerton (January 15, 1815 – February 17, 1905) was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement after the 1844 succession crisis. In 1862, Bickerton became the founding president of the church now known as The Church of Jesus Christ (Bickertonite), which is one of many churches that claim to be a continuation of the Church of Christ founded by Joseph Smith Jr in 1830.
Quick Facts 3rd President of the Church The Church of Jesus Christ, Predecessor ...
William Bickerton | |
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3rd President of the Church The Church of Jesus Christ | |
July 1862 – July 1880 | |
Predecessor | Sidney Rigdon |
Successor | William Cadman |
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Born | (1815-01-15)January 15, 1815 Kyloe, Northumberland, England |
Died | February 17, 1905(1905-02-17) (aged 90) St. John, Kansas, United States |
Resting place | Fairview Park Cemetery 38.0078°N 98.7457°W / 38.0078; -98.7457 |
Spouse(s) | Dorothy Breminger (1843–1863) Charlotte Rodgers Hibbs (1863–1880) |
Children | By Dorothy James Bickerton Eliza Ann Clara Virginia Angeline Ann Josephine Florence By Charlotte William Alma |
Parents | Thomas Bickerton Isabella Hope |
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