Henry D. Moyle

Henry D. Moyle

1889–1963 (74 years)

Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah

Biography

Henry D. Moyle was an apostle from 1947 until his death in 1963 and served in the First Presidency. A successful lawyer and businessman, Moyle was known for his ambitious programs and strong personality.

As a counselor to David O. McKay, Moyle pushed aggressive missionary and building programs that sometimes exceeded available resources. His intensity created some controversy within church leadership.

He was involved in significant church real estate and business developments. His influence on mid-century church administration was substantial.

Served Under

Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:

Wives (1)

1 wives · Lifespan: 1889–1963

Clara Alberta Wright
1919–1963 (44 yrs)
1889 (born) 1908 1927 1946 1963 (died)
Wife

7 children from 1 wives · Lifespan: 1889–1963

1889 (born) 1908 1927 1946 1963 (died)
Wife Child born
#NameBornDiedMarriedHer AgeHis AgeAge DiffChildren
1Jul 24, 1892Dec 8, 1980 Oct 10, 1919 273037

Children (7)

With Clara Alberta Wright Clara Alberta Wright  (7 children)

  1. Alice Moyle (b. Jan 1, 1920)
  2. Marie Moyle (b. Jan 1, 1922)
  3. James Henry Moyle II (b. Jan 1, 1923)
  4. Virginia Moyle (b. Jan 1, 1926)
  5. Janet Moyle (b. Jan 1, 1928)
  6. Richard Wright Moyle (b. Jan 1, 1937)
  7. James H. Moyle (b. Jan 25, 1923)