Sidney Rigdon
Sidney Rigdon (February 19, 1793 – July 14, 1876) was a leader during the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement.
| Sidney Rigdon | |
|---|---|
| President of the Church Church of Jesus Christ of the Children of Zion | |
| April 6, 1845 – 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 – Summer of 1844 | |
| 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 – March 18, 1833 | |
| Successor | Frederick G. Williams |
| Reason | Initial organization of First Presidency |
| End reason | Called as First Counselor in First Presidency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1793 St. Clair Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | July 14, 1876 (aged 83) Friendship, New York, United States |
| Resting place | Maple Grove Cemetery 42.2175°N 78.1186°W |
| Spouse(s) | Phebe Brooks |
| Children | 11 |
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