John R. Winder

John R. Winder

1821–1910 (88 years)

Hometown: Biddenden, England

Served Under

Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:

Joseph F. Smith Joseph F. Smith 1838–1918 (80 years)

Wives (5)

John R. Winder was a polygamist with 5 marriages. 2 of these wives were teenagers at the time of marriage.

Marriage Age Comparison

5 wives · Ages at marriage

Her age His age Teenage bride (<18)
#NameMarriage DateHer AgeHis AgeAge DiffChildren
1 Ellen Walters Nov 24, 1845 182355
2 Mary Ann Smith Oct 24, 1856 263489
3 Emma Jane Hewitt ⚠ Jan 24, 1857 1635195
4 Mary Drexler Jan 7, 1863 2141204
5 Annie Brynildson ⚠ May 9, 1865 1743261

Children (24)

With Ellen Walters (5 children)

  1. Ellen Sophia Winder (b. Jan 31, 1847)
  2. John Rex Winder Jr. (b. Sep 19, 1848)
  3. Alma Winder (b. Jan 27, 1850)
  4. Mary Walters Winder (b. Jul 7, 1852)
  5. Emily Winder (b. Aug 20, 1854)

With Mary Ann Smith (9 children)

  1. William Charles Parker Winder (b. Sep 30, 1858)
  2. Alice Ellen Winder (b. Jan 1, 1860)
  3. Richard Henry Winder (b. Jan 1, 1864)
  4. Mary Ann Parker Winder (b. Apr 28, 1865)
  5. Edwin Joseph Parker Winder (b. Jun 8, 1867)
  6. Florence Luella Winder (b. Jan 1, 1869)
  7. Matilda Edna Winder (b. Dec 9, 1871)
  8. Gertrude Winder (b. Aug 23, 1877)
  9. Rex Parker Winder (b. Sep 9, 1879)

With Emma Jane Hewitt (5 children)

  1. Ellen Sophia Winder (b. Jan 31, 1847)
  2. John Rex Winder Jr. (b. Sep 19, 1848)
  3. Alma Winder (b. Jan 27, 1850)
  4. Mary Ann Winder (b. Jul 7, 1852)
  5. Emily Winder (b. Aug 20, 1854)

With Mary Drexler (4 children)

With Annie Brynildson (1 child)