John Milton Bernhisel

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John Milton Bernhisel
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory's at-large district
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1859
Succeeded by	William H. Hooper
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863
Preceded by	William H. Hooper
Succeeded by	John F. Kinney
Personal details
Born	(1799-06-23)June 23, 1799 Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 28, 1881(1881-09-28) (aged 82) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Resting place	Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W / 40.7772000; -111.858000
Political party	Independent
Alma mater	University of Pennsylvania
Occupation	Doctor
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John Milton Bernhisel (born John Martin Bernheisel;^[1] June 23, 1799 – September 28, 1881) was an American physician, politician, and early member of the Latter Day Saint movement. He was a close friend and companion to both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Bernhisel was the original delegate of the Utah Territory in the United States House of Representatives (1851–59, 1861–63) and acted as a member of the Council of Fifty of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).