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Ezra T. Benson
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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
July 16, 1846 (1846-07-16) – September 3, 1869 (1869-09-03)
LDS Church Apostle
July 16, 1846 (1846-07-16) – September 3, 1869 (1869-09-03)
Reason Removal of John E. Page from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Reorganization
at end of term
Albert Carrington ordained
Personal details
Born Ezra Taft Benson
(1811-02-22)February 22, 1811
Mendon, Massachusetts, United States
Died September 3, 1869(1869-09-03) (aged 58)
Ogden, Utah Territory, United States
Resting place Logan City Cemetery
41°44′57″N 111°48′22″W / 41.7492°N 111.8061°W / 41.7492; -111.8061 (Ogden City Cemetery)
Spouse(s) 8
Children 35
Parents John Benson
Chloe Taft

Ezra Taft Benson (February 22, 1811 – September 3, 1869) (commonly referred to as Ezra T. Benson to distinguish him from his great-grandson of the same name) was an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).

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