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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