John Taylor
Information regarding John Taylor
- Apostle number: 17
- Quorum of the Twelve number: 14
- Date of birth: November 1, 1808
- Place of birth: Milnthorpe, England
- Date of apostolic ordination: December 19, 1838
- Age when ordained apostle: 30 years 1 month
- End of apostolic service: July 25, 1887
- Total apostolic years: 48 years 7 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: December 19, 1838
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: 41 years 9 months
- Date called as President of the Church: October 10, 1880
- Age when called as President: 71 years 11 months
- Tenure as President of the Church: 6 years 9 months
- Date of death: July 25, 1887
- Age at death: 78 years 8 months
- Place of death: Kaysville, Davis County, Utah
- Remarks: Elder Taylor was promoted to President of the Quorum of the Twelve when Orson Hyde was given reduced seniority.
- Inspirational quote: “I would rather trust in the living God than in any other power on earth.”
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