Edward Partridge

Edward Partridge
Bishop of the Church
February 4, 1831 (1831-02-04) – May 27, 1840 (1840-05-27)
Called byJoseph Smith
Personal details
Born(1793-08-27)August 27, 1793
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
DiedMay 27, 1840(1840-05-27) (aged 46)
Nauvoo, Illinois, United States
Resting placeOld Nauvoo Burial Grounds
40°32′13″N 91°21′03″W / 40.5369°N 91.3507°W / 40.5369; -91.3507 (Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds)
Spouse(s)Lydia Clisbee
Children7

Edward Partridge Sr. (August 27, 1793 – May 27, 1840) was one of the earliest converts to the Latter Day Saint movement and served as the first Bishop of the Church.