John Henry Smith (1848-1911) - Find a Grave Memorial

Religious Figure. John Henry Smith, son of Church President George Albert Smith, served as an Apostle for thirty years and a counselor in the First Presidency until his death the next year. In addition to religious obligations, he was a major stockholder and officer of several prominent businesses, including everything from U & I Sugar to the Co-op Wagon and Machinery Company, as well as the Saltair Beach and Salt Lake Theater Company. Politically he helped found Utah's Republican Party. Following his controversial election to the state constitutional convention, which was accomplished through the help of zealous supporters who allegedly stuffed ballot boxes, he served as president of the convention. Although a polygamist, he testified before the United States Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections, where he equivocated on the question of post-1890 polygamy.

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