Ezra T. Benson

Ezra T. Benson
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
July 16, 1846 (1846-07-16)  September 3, 1869 (1869-09-03)
Called byBrigham Young
LDS Church Apostle
July 16, 1846 (1846-07-16)  September 3, 1869 (1869-09-03)
Called byBrigham Young
ReasonRemoval of John E. Page from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Reorganization
at end of term
Albert Carrington ordained
Personal details
BornEzra Taft Benson
(1811-02-22)February 22, 1811
Mendon, Massachusetts, United States
DiedSeptember 3, 1869(1869-09-03) (aged 58)
Ogden, Utah Territory, United States
Resting placeLogan City Cemetery
41°44′57″N 111°48′22″W / 41.7492°N 111.8061°W / 41.7492; -111.8061 (Ogden City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)8
Children35
ParentsJohn Benson
Chloe Taft

Ezra Taft Benson (February 22, 1811 September 3, 1869) (commonly referred to as Ezra T. Benson to distinguish him from his great-grandson of the same name) was an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).