Ezra Taft Benson
He was later ordained an Apostle on 7 October 1943 and became President of the Church on 10 November 1985.
Born in Whitney, Oneida, Idaho, United States
1899 August 4
Mother
Sarah Sophia Dunkley
Date Details
Occurred On 1899 August 4
Baptized by George Taft Benson Jr.
1907 August 4 (Age 8)
Served in British Mission
1921 July 15 – 1923 December 23 (Age 21) See Missionaries
Mission Type
Proselytizing
Marital Status
Single
Priesthood Quorum When Called
1st
Priesthood Office
Elder
Residence When Called
Whitney, Franklin, Idaho, United States
Set Apart By
Seymour B. Young
Date Details
Started On 1921 July 15
Set Apart
On 1921 July 16
Departed from Home
Ended On 1923 December 23
Arrived at Home
Images
Mission Photo
Sheffield Mission Conference, 1923
Missionaries Wearing Kilts
Married Flora Smith Amussen
1926 September 10 (Age 27)
Died
1994 May 30 (Age 94)
Media
Ezra Taft Benson (1899 - 1994) Profile
Mission Photo
Sheffield Mission Conference, 1923
Missionaries Wearing Kilts