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| Adam S. Bennion | |
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| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| April 9, 1953 – February 11, 1958 | |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| April 9, 1953 – February 11, 1958 | |
| Reason | Death of John A. Widtsoe |
| Reorganization at end of term | Hugh B. Brown ordained |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adam Samuel Bennion December 2, 1886 Taylorsville, Utah Territory, United States |
| Died | February 11, 1958 (aged 71) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Spouse(s) | Minerva R. Young |
| Children | 5 |
| Parents | Joseph B. Bennion Mary A. Sharp |
Adam Samuel Bennion (December 2, 1886 – February 11, 1958) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Born in Taylorsville, Utah Territory, Bennion received degrees from the University of Utah, Columbia University, and the University of California. He also studied at the University of Chicago. He became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 9, 1953, filling a vacancy created by the death of John A. Widtsoe.
Bennion served less than five years in the Quorum of the Twelve before his death. He was replaced in the Quorum by Hugh B. Brown.