| Melvin J. Ballard | |
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| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| January 7, 1919 – July 30, 1939 | |
| LDS Church Apostle | |
| January 7, 1919 – July 30, 1939 | |
| Reason | Death of Joseph F. Smith; reorganization of First Presidency |
| Reorganization at end of term | No additional apostles ordained[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Melvin Joseph Ballard February 9, 1873 Logan, Utah Territory, United States |
| Died | July 30, 1939 (aged 66) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
| Spouse(s) | Martha A. Jones |
| Children | 8[2] |
Melvin Joseph Ballard (February 9, 1873 – July 30, 1939) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). His grandson, M. Russell Ballard, also became an apostle.
- ^ Sylvester Q. Cannon was added to the Quorum of the Twelve to take Ballard's place; however, Cannon had been ordained an apostle the year before.
- ^ Entry on geni.com