John Willard Young
Information regarding John Willard Young
- Apostle number: 33
- Quorum of the Twelve number: did not serve in the Quorum of the Twelve
- Date of birth: October 1, 1844
- Place of birth: Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois
- Date of apostolic ordination: February 4, 1864
- Age when ordained apostle: 19 years 4 months
- End of apostolic service: October 6, 1891
- Total apostolic years: 27 years 8 months
- Date called into the Quorum of the Twelve: did not serve in the Quorum of the Twelve
- Tenure in the Quorum of the Twelve: did not serve in the Quorum of the Twelve
- Date of death: February 11, 1924
- Age at death: 79 years 4 months
- Place of death: New York, New York
- Remarks: John W. Young did not serve in the Quorum of the Twelve, but he did serve as an additional counselor in the First Presidency. He spent little time in Salt Lake City during his adult years, preferring to live in New York City where he was involved in numerous business ventures.
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