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Wilford Woodruff


Information regarding Wilford Woodruff

  • Apostle number:  18
  • Quorum of the Twelve number:  15
  • Date of birth:  March 1, 1807
  • Place of birth:  Avon, Hartford County, Connecticut
  • Date of apostolic ordination:  April 26, 1839
  • Age when ordained apostle:  32 years 1 month
  • End of apostolic service:  September 2, 1898
  • Total apostolic years:  59 years 4 months
  • Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve:  April 26, 1839
  • Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve:  49 years 11 months
  • Date called as President of the Church:  April 7, 1889
  • Age when called as President:  82 years 1 month
  • Tenure as President of the Church:  9 years 4 months
  • Date of death:  September 2, 1898
  • Age at death:  91 years 6 months
  • Place of death:  San Francisco, California
  • Remarks:  Elder Woodruff became President of the Quorum of the Twelve because Orson Pratt was given reduced seniority.
  • Inspirational quote:  “No obstacles are insurmountable when God commands and we obey.”

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