Franklin Dewey Richards
Information regarding Franklin D. Richards:
- Apostle number: 27
- Quorum of the Twelve number: 24
- Date of birth: April 2, 1821
- Place of birth: Richmond, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Date of apostolic ordination: February 12, 1849
- Age when ordained apostle: 27 years 10 months
- End of apostolic service: December 9, 1899
- Total apostolic years: 50 years 10 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: February 12, 1849
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 50 years 10 months
- Date of death: December 9, 1899
- Age at death: 78 years 8 months
- Place of death: Ogden, Weber County, Utah
- Remarks: Elder Richards served as President of the Quorum of the Twelve from September 13, 1898 to December 9, 1899. He was the nephew of Willard Richards.
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