Willard Richards
Willard Richards (June 24, 1804 – March 11, 1854) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He served as second counselor to church president Brigham Young in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 until his death.
| Willard Richards | |
|---|---|
| Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
| December 27, 1847 – March 11, 1854 | |
| Called by | Brigham Young |
| Predecessor | William Law |
| Successor | Jedediah M. Grant |
| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 14, 1840 – December 27, 1847 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| April 14, 1840 – March 11, 1854 | |
| Called by | Joseph Smith |
| Reason | Replenishing Quorum of the Twelve |
| Reorganization at end of term | Jedediah M. Grant ordained and added to First Presidency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1804 Hopkinton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | March 11, 1854 (aged 49) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Spouse(s) | 14 |
| Parents | Joseph and Rhoda Howe Richards |
| Signature | |
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