George Teasdale

1831–1907 (75 years)

Hometown: London, England

Apostle

Biography

George Teasdale was an apostle from 1882 until his death in 1907. Born in London, England, Teasdale converted and emigrated to Utah.

Teasdale practiced polygamy extensively with nine wives. He served missions in Europe and was known for his missionary zeal. His English background helped him connect with British converts.

He served 25 years as an apostle during the difficult period of federal anti-polygamy prosecution.

Served Under

Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:

Wives (9)

George Teasdale was a polygamist with 9 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.

9 wives · Lifespan: 1831–1907

1853–1874 (21 yrs)

1862–1899 (37 yrs)

1875–1907 (32 yrs)

1878–1893 (15 yrs)

1883–1895 (12 yrs)

Emily Clayton Spencer

1883–1907 (24 yrs)

Marion Eliza Scoles

1897–1898 (1 yrs)

Letitia Thomas

1900–1907 (7 yrs)

Letitia Dollia Thomas

1900–1907 (7 yrs)

1831 (born) 1850 1869 1888 1907 (died)

Wife

14 children from 4 wives · Lifespan: 1831–1907

7 children

2 children

2 children

3 children

1831 (born) 1850 1869 1888 1907 (died)

Wife Child born

9 wives · Ages at marriage

Her age His age Teenage bride (<18)

#	Name	Born	Died	Married	Her Age	His Age	Age Diff	Children
1	Emila Emma Brown	Feb 10, 1831	Jan 10, 1874	Aug 25, 1853	22	21	1	11
2	Marion Brizzee	Sep 3, 1835	May 5, 1899	Nov 11, 1862	27	30	3	0
3	Lillias Hook	Mar 19, 1840	Feb 11, 1921	Oct 14, 1875	35	43	8	2
4	Matilda Ellen Picton	Mar 25, 1858	Feb 6, 1893	Jan 2, 1878	19	46	27	2
5	Mary Lauretta Picton	May 26, 1863	Dec 14, 1895	Feb 22, 1883	19	51	32	3
6	Emily Clayton Spencer	Oct 9, 1851	Jul 21, 1911	Aug 30, 1883	31	51	20	5
7	Marion Eliza Scoles	Apr 6, 1865	Dec 17, 1898	Oct 25, 1897	32	65	33	0
8	Letitia Thomas	Nov 25, 1845	Mar 27, 1928	May 17, 1900	54	68	14	5
9	Letitia Dollia Thomas	Oct 23, 1876	Feb 11, 1936	May 17, 1900	23	68	45	0