Ezra T. Benson

For his great-grandson and the religious and political leader (1899–1994), see Ezra Taft Benson.
Ezra T. Benson
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
July 16, 1846 (1846-07-16) – September 3, 1869 (1869-09-03)
Called byBrigham Young
LDS Church Apostle
July 16, 1846 (1846-07-16) – September 3, 1869 (1869-09-03)
Called byBrigham Young
ReasonRemoval of John E. Page from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles[1]
Reorganization
at end of term		Albert Carrington ordained
Personal details
BornEzra Taft Benson
(1811-02-22)February 22, 1811
Mendon, Massachusetts, United States
DiedSeptember 3, 1869(1869-09-03) (aged 58)
Ogden, Utah Territory, United States
Resting placeLogan City Cemetery
41°44′57″N 111°48′22″W / 41.7492°N 111.8061°W / 41.7492; -111.8061 (Ogden City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)8
Children35
ParentsJohn Benson
Chloe Taft

Ezra Taft Benson (February 22, 1811 – September 3, 1869) (commonly referred to as Ezra T. Benson to distinguish him from his great-grandson of the same name) was an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

  1. ^ Page was disfellowshipped and removed from the Quorum on February 9, 1846. Page was subsequently excommunicated from the church on June 27, 1846.