Franklin D. Richards

Also known as Franklin Dewey Richards, Elder Franklin D. Richards, Elder F. D. Richards

Franklin Dewey Richards was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1849 until his death. He served as the quorum's president from 1898 until his death. He was the nephew of apostle Willard Richards, one of two men who survived the mob attack at Carthage Jail that took the lives of church founder, Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum.

Occupation: politician
Citizenship: United States
Born: April 2, 1821
Died: December 9, 1899

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Franklin Dewey Richards (April 2, 1821 – December 9, 1899) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1849 until his death. He served as the quorum's president from 1898 until his death. He was the nephew of apostle Willard Richards, one of two men who survived the mob attack at Carthage Jail that took the life of LDS Church founder, Joseph Smith and brother, Hyrum Smith. His son, George F. Richards, and grandson, LeGrand Richards, were both members of the quorum, while his son also served as president of the quorum from 1945 to 1950. Richards also served in the Utah Territorial Legislature in 1852 and 1856. Franklin County, Idaho, is named after Richards. Biography

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Also known as Franklin Dewey Richards, Elder Franklin D. Richards, Elder F. D. Richards

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