Robert T. Burton

Robert T. Burton
First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric
5 October 1884 (1884-10-05) – 11 November 1907 (1907-11-11)
Called byWilliam B. Preston
Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric
9 October 1874 (1874-10-09) – 16 October 1883 (1883-10-16)
Called byEdward Hunter
End reasonDeath of Edward Hunter
Military career
Allegiance United States
UnitNauvoo Legion
  • First Regiment of Cavalry
Commands heldFirst Regiment of Cavalry
Battles/warsUtah War[1]

American Civil War

Morrisite War
Personal details
BornRobert Taylor Burton
(1821-10-25)25 October 1821
Amherstburg, Upper Canada
Died11 November 1907(1907-11-11) (aged 86)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)Maria Susan Haven
Susan Ellen McBride
Sarah Anna Garr
Children27
ParentsSamuel Burton
Hannah Shipley
Signature 

Robert Taylor Burton (25 October 1821 – 11 November 1907) was a member of the presiding bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1874 until his death. He was also one of the principal officers in the Nauvoo Legion during its Utah reconstitution (including during the Utah War)[2] and led the territorial militia against the Morrisites during the 1862 Moriste War.

  1. ^ Served with allegiance to the State of Deseret
  2. ^ a b "Robert T. (Taylor) Burton". Grampa Bill's G.A. Pages. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2024.