Sidney Rigdon

1793–1876 (83 years)

Hometown: Friendship, New York

Biography

Sidney Rigdon was a counselor in the First Presidency under Joseph Smith and one of the most influential early Mormon leaders. A former Campbellite preacher, Rigdon converted in 1830 and brought intellectual respectability to the young church.

Rigdon contributed significantly to early Mormon theology and was involved in many revelations and the translation of the Bible. His oratorical skills made him a key spokesman for the church.

After Joseph Smith’s death, Rigdon claimed succession rights but lost to Brigham Young. He was excommunicated in 1844 and founded his own church, which quickly failed. His case illustrates the fractured succession after Joseph Smith’s martyrdom.

Served Under

Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:

Joseph Smith

Brigham Young

Wives (1)

1 wives · Lifespan: 1793–1876

1820–1876 (56 yrs)

1793 (born) 1814 1835 1856 1876 (died)

Wife

15 children from 1 wives · Lifespan: 1793–1876

15 children

1793 (born) 1814 1835 1856 1876 (died)

Wife Child born

#	Name	Born	Died	Married	Her Age	His Age	Age Diff	Children
1	Phebe Brooks	May 3, 1800	Feb 27, 1886	Jun 12, 1820	20	27	7	15

Children (15)

With Phebe Brooks (15 children)

Athalia Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1821)
Nancy Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1822)
Sarah Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1824)
Elizabeth Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1826)
Algernon Sidney Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1828)
John Wickliffe Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1830)
Lacy Ann Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1832)
Samuel Carvel Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1834)
Phebe Dorcas Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1836)
Hortensia Antoinette Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1838)
Ephraim Robinson Marks Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1842)
Eliza Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1826)
John Wycliff Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1830)
George Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1831)
Phebe Rigdon (b. Jan 1, 1836)