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Ezra Taft Benson (1899 - 1994) Profile

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Sarah Sophia Dunkley

Ezra Taft Benson

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Ezra Taft Benson

Born

Died

Birthplace

Born in Whitney, Oneida, Idaho, United States

Relationships

Father

George Taft Benson, Jr.

Mother

Sarah Sophia Dunkley

Baptism

Performed By

George Taft Benson Jr.

Set Apart as Missionary

Start Date Details

End Date Details

Ended 1923 December 23

Additional Dates

On 1921 July 16

Additional Information

Marital Status at Start of Position

Single

Residence When Called

Whitney, Franklin, Idaho, United States

Priesthood Office When Called

Elder

Priesthood Quorum When Called

1st

Mission Qualifier

Proselytizing

Set Apart By

Seymour B. Young

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Married to Flora Smith Amussen

Sustained as Apostle in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Start Date Details

End Date Details

Ended 1986 April 6

Called as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

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End Date Details

Ended 1986 April 6

Additional Dates

On 1974 April 6

Called as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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End Date Details

Ended 1994 May 30

Additional Dates

On 1986 April 6

Died