See also Manifesto; Official Declaration—1

The fourth President of the Church following the restoration of the gospel through the Prophet Joseph Smith. He was born in 1807 and died in 1898.

Was called to fill a position in the Council of the Twelve, D&C 118: 6. Was among the choice spirits reserved to come forth in the fulness of times, D&C 138: 53. Received a revelation to stop plural marriage in the Church, D&C OD-1.