Adam S. Bennion
1886–1958 (71 years)
Hometown: Taylorsville, Utah
Biography
Adam S. Bennion was an apostle from 1953 until his death in 1958. An educator and superintendent of LDS Church schools, Bennion brought academic credentials to church leadership.
Bennion earned a doctorate from Columbia University and served as superintendent of church education, shaping religious instruction for a generation. He later served on the University of Utah Board of Regents.
His apostleship was relatively brief at five years, but his influence on church education was significant. He represents the academic and educational leaders who have served among the apostles.
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (2)
Adam S. Bennion was a polygamist with 2 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.
2 wives · Lifespan: 1886–1958
6 children from 2 wives · Lifespan: 1886–1958
2 wives · Ages at marriage
| # | Name | Born | Died | Married | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 16, 1885 | Mar 13, 1958 | Sep 14, 1911 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2 | Apr 16, 1891 | Jun 15, 1967 | Sep 14, 1911 | 20 | 24 | 4 | 5 |
Children (10)
With Minerva Young Richards (5 children)
- Phyllis Bennion (b. Dec 14, 1912)
- Adam Y. Bennion
- Richard Y. Bennion
- Marion Bennion
- Edmund Y. Bennion
With
Minerva Richards Young
(5 children)
- Phyllis Young Bennion (b. Jan 1, 1912)
- Adam Young Bennion (b. Jan 1, 1914)
- Richard Young Bennion (b. Jan 1, 1918)
- Marian Young Bennion (b. Jan 1, 1921)
- Edmund Young Bennion (b. Jan 1, 1923)