Heber J. Grant (1856-1945) - Find a Grave Memorial

Religious Leader. He was the Seventh President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The only son of Jedediah M. Grant, faithful Apostle and friend to the Prophet Joseph Smith. Twice prophesied of concerning his future role as an Apostle, once by Eliza R. Snow while speaking in tongues and later by Apostle Heber C. Kimball in a public meeting, and at the age of twenty-two was ordained a High Priest, and at twenty-six called to the Apostleship. He served as President of the Church for twenty-six years. It was during his administration that the great Church Welfare Program was raised.

Bio by: John J