Rudger Clawson
1857–1943 (86 years)
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Biography
Rudger Clawson was an apostle from 1898 until his death in 1943, eventually serving as President of the Quorum of the Twelve. His early life included a dramatic survival of an anti-Mormon murder in the South.
In 1879, while serving a mission in Georgia, Clawson’s companion Joseph Standing was murdered by a mob. Clawson survived and his courageous conduct made him a Mormon hero. He was later imprisoned for polygamy, having three wives.
His 45-year apostolic career included significant administrative responsibilities. He served as President of the Twelve from 1921 until his death.
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (3)
Rudger Clawson was a polygamist with 3 marriages. 1 of these wives were teenagers at the time of marriage.
Marriage Age Comparison
3 wives · Ages at marriage
| # | Name | Marriage Date | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence Ann Dinwoodey ⚠ | Aug 3, 1882 | 15 | 25 | 10 | 1 |
| 2 | Lydia Elizabeth Spencer | Mar 29, 1883 | 22 | 26 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | Pearl Udall | c. Aug 1, 1904 | c. 26 | 47 | 21 | 0 |
Children (5)
With Florence Ann Dinwoodey (1 child)
- Rudger Elmo Clawson (b. Jan 1, 1884)