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Anthon Henrik Lund

Alternate Names
Anthon Henry Lund (Alternate Name)
Birth Date
On 1844 May 15 (Born)
Death Date
On 1921 March 2 (Died)
Gender
Male

Anthon Henrik Lund (15 May 1844 – 2 March 1921) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Anthon was born in Budolfi, Aalborg, Jutland, Denmark. His mother died when he was less than four years old. He was raised by his maternal grandmother. His uncle and grandmother join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, early in the 1850's and Anthon is baptized on 15 May 1856, when he is 12 years old. In 1862, both Anthon and his grandmother emigrate to the United States. At age 18, Anthon H. Lund travels with the Christian A. Madsen Company, arriving in Salt Lake City in September 1862.  Sources which indicate Lund traveled in Madsen's company include: LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, 1:165; Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Apr. 1921, 72; Orson F. Whitney's History of Utah, 4:319. Anthon H. Lund settles in Sanpete County. In 1864, he was a teamster helping to take supplies from the Salt Lake Valley, filling wagons and bringing them east to the outfitting posts, and leading emigrants in their journey to the valley. In 1865, Anthon responds to Brigham Young's request for men to become telegraph operators. In 1866, he is ordained a seventy. Anthon marries Sarah Ann Peterson on 2 May 1870. Anthon is called to be the mission president of the Scandinavian Mission from 1885 through 1886. Then on 7 October, 1889, Anthon H. Lund is ordained an Apostle and becomes a member of the Twelve Apostles. In 1891, he becomes the president of the Manti temple. From 1893 through 1896, Anthon is called to be the mission president of the European mission where he organizes the Turkish mission. On 17 October 1901, President Joseph F. Smith calls Anthon Henrik Lund to be the second counselor in the First Presidency. He serves in this position until 7 April 1910 when President Smith calls him to be first counselor in the First Presidency. When President Joseph F. Smith dies in 1918, President Heber J. Grant retains Anthon as first counselor and he becomes the President of the Quorum of the Twelves Apostles. He serves as Church Historian from 1900 through 1921. He dies 2 March 1921 in Salt Lake City.

 

 

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Born in Budolfi, Aalborg, Jutland, Denmark

1844 May 15
Mother
Ane Christine Andersen
Father
Henrik Lund

Date Details

Occurred On 1844 May 15

Baptized by Jacob Andreas Julander

1856 May 15 (Age 12)

Traveled in Christian A. Madsen Company (1862)

1862 July 14 – September 23 (Age 18) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Started On 1862 July 14
Joined Company
Ended On 1862 September 23
Company Arrived

Traveled in Company Unknown (1864)

1864 (Age 19) Pioneers in Company

Date Details

Occurred Circa 1864
Joined Company
Circa 1864
Company Arrived

Married Sarah Ann Peterson

1870 May 2 (Age 25)

Served in Scandinavian Mission

1871 April 10 – 1872 June 21 (Age 26) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Quorum When Called
66th
Priesthood Office
Seventy
Residence When Called
Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By

Date Details

Started On 1871 April 10
Set Apart
Ended On 1872 June 21
Departed from Field
Images
Elder Lund and companion

Called as President to Scandinavian Mission

1883 September 3 – 1885 October 19 (Age 39) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Office
High Priest
Residence When Called
Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
Set Apart By

Date Details

Started On 1883 September 3
Set Apart
Ended On 1885 October 19
Departed from Field

Called as President to British Mission

1893 June 13 – 1896 July 23 (Age 49) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Quorum When Called
Quorum of the Twelve
Priesthood Office
Apostle

Date Details

Started On 1893 June 13
Arrived in Field
Ended On 1896 July 23
Departed from Field
Images
Nottingham Conference, June 1896
Scottish Conference
Elders in Norwich Conference May 11, 1896
British Mission, London Conference
Christiania Conference, Scandinavian Mission

Served in Turkish Mission

1897 December 29 – 1898 (Age 53) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Married
Priesthood Quorum When Called
Quorum of the Twelve
Priesthood Office
Apostle
Residence When Called
Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah, United States

Date Details

Started On 1897 December 29
Set Apart
Ended On 1898
Released
Images
President Anthon H. Lund With Companions in Palestine

Died in Sallt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

1921 March 2 (Age 76)
Media
Anthon Henrik Lund (1844 - 1921) Profile
Anthon Henrik Lund (1844 - 1921) Profile
First Presidency 1903
First Presidency 1903
Elders in Leeds Conference, July 1894
Elders in Leeds Conference, July 1894
Elder Lund and companion
Elder Lund and companion
Nottingham Conference, June 1896
Nottingham Conference, June 1896
Scottish Conference,  1894 December 30
Scottish Conference, 1894 December 30
Elders in Norwich Conference May 11, 1896
Elders in Norwich Conference May 11, 1896
British Mission, London Conference,  1896 October
British Mission, London Conference, 1896 October
Christiania Conference, Scandinavian Mission,  1894 September 23
Christiania Conference, Scandinavian Mission, 1894 September 23
President Anthon H. Lund With Companions in Palestine, Circa 1898
President Anthon H. Lund With Companions in Palestine, Circa 1898

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