Franklin Dewey Richards (1821-1899) - Find a Grave Memorial

Apostle of The Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints. Nephew to Levi and Willard Richards, he journyed west and arrived at Haun's Mill only to find his brother killed and thrown down a well. Another brother died on the Batallion march, and lost two sons on the trek west. Pressing on faithful he served 4 times to Britain, 3 times as Mission President. Published there the first Pearl of Great Price, 30 years later becoming cannonized scripture of the Standard Works of the Church. Returning home to Ogden, UT he served as President of the Twelve for 15 months til his death.

Bio by: John J

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RICHARDS
FRANKLIN DEWEY RICHARDS
Seventh president of quorum of twelve apostles
Of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Jane Snyder Richards
President of the relief societies
Of Weber country for thirty one years.