Edward Partridge Jr. facts for kids
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| Member of the 7th Utah Territorial Legislature | |
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| 1873 – 1858 | |
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| Born | June 25, 1833 Independence, Missouri, United States |
| Died | November 17, 1900 (aged 67) Provo, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Provo City Cemetery 40°13′30″N 111°38′38″W / 40.225°N 111.644°W |
Edward Partridge Jr. (born June 25, 1833 – died November 17, 1900) was an important leader in Utah during the 1800s. He served in the Utah Territorial Legislature and helped create the Utah State Constitution. He also led a large group of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah County, Utah.
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Early Life and Family Moves
Edward Partridge Jr. was born in 1833 in Independence, Missouri. His father, Edward Partridge, was one of the first leaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When Edward Jr. was very young, his family had to move often. They lived in different places in Missouri, like Clay County, Missouri and Caldwell County, Missouri. Then they moved to Nauvoo, Illinois. Edward Jr.'s father passed away when Edward Jr. was about seven years old.
Moving to Utah and Missions
Edward Jr. arrived in Utah in 1848. In 1854, he was asked to serve as a missionary in Hawaii. He stayed there until 1857, teaching people about his faith.
In 1858, Edward Jr. married Sarah Lucretia Clayton. She was the daughter of William Clayton. Later, Edward Jr. moved to Farmington, Utah. There, he helped manage a farm for his brother-in-law, Amasa M. Lyman.
Church and Community Leadership
In 1864, Edward Jr. moved to Fillmore, Utah. He was called to serve as a bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This meant he was a local leader for a group of church members. In 1877, he became a helper to Ira N. Hinckley. They worked together to lead the Millard Stake, which was based in Fillmore.
From 1882 to 1885, Edward Jr. returned to Hawaii. He served as the president of the Hawaiian Mission for the church. This was a big leadership role, overseeing many missionaries.
Later Life in Provo
After his time in Hawaii, Edward Jr. moved to Provo. He wanted his children to study at Brigham Young Academy. In Provo, he continued his church service. From 1892 to 1895, he was a helper to Abraham O. Smoot in the Utah Stake Presidency. Then, from 1895 until his death five years later, he served as the president of the Utah Stake. This was a very important leadership position, covering a large area.
Edward Jr. had a large family. He had 17 children, but only 12 of them lived longer than he did. He passed away in 1900.
