Edward Bennion Cannon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah State Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 8, 1951 – 1954 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1910 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 1963 (aged 53) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Beth Christensen (m. 1938) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | John K. Cannon (brother) Angus M. Cannon (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Edwin Bennion "Ted" Cannon (January 2, 1910 – November 12, 1963) was an American attorney who served as a member of the Utah State Senate from 1951 until 1954 as a member of the Republican Party.
Cannon was born in Salt Lake City to a family with strong connections in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), being related to Mormon pioneers like Angus M. Cannon and George Q. Cannon. After serving as a missionary and receiving a law degree, he worked as an attorney in Utah and later served one term in the Utah State Senate as a representative for Salt Lake County.