Charles W. Penrose

Charles W. Penrose

1832–1925 (93 years)

Hometown: London, England

Biography

Charles W. Penrose was an apostle from 1904 until his death in 1925 and served in the First Presidency. Born in London, England, he was a prolific writer, editor, and hymn composer.

Penrose authored several LDS hymns still sung today and served as editor of the Deseret News. He was among the church’s most articulate defenders and wrote extensively explaining and defending Mormon doctrine.

His English background and literary skills made him valuable for church publications and public relations during a period of intense anti-Mormon sentiment.

Served Under

Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:

Joseph F. Smith
Joseph F. Smith
Heber J. Grant
Heber J. Grant

Wives (5)

Charles W. Penrose was a polygamist with 5 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.

5 wives · Lifespan: 1832–1925

Lucetta Stratford
1855–1903 (48 yrs)
Louisa Elizabeth Lusty
1863–1925 (62 yrs)
Jennette Reid
1864–1871 (7 yrs)
Romania Pratt Penrose
1886–1925 (39 yrs)
Esther Romania Salina Bunnell
1886–1925 (39 yrs)
1832 (born) 1855 1878 1901 1925 (died)
Wife

28 children from 2 wives · Lifespan: 1832–1925

Lucetta Stratford
18 children
Louisa Elizabeth Lusty
10 children
1832 (born) 1855 1878 1901 1925 (died)
Wife Child born

5 wives · Ages at marriage

Her age His age Teenage bride (<18)
#NameBornDiedMarriedHer AgeHis AgeAge DiffChildren
1
Lucetta Stratford Lucetta Stratford
Sep 15, 1834Jan 19, 1903 Jan 21, 1855 2022221
2
Louisa Elizabeth Lusty Louisa Elizabeth Lusty
Jun 20, 1843Oct 3, 1925 Jan 31, 1863 19301110
3
Jennette Reid
Nov 30, 1833Sep 19, 1871 Apr 24, 1864 303223
4
Romania Pratt Penrose
Mar 8, 1839Feb 7, 1932 Mar 11, 1886 475479
5
Esther Romania Salina Bunnell Esther Romania Salina Bunnell
Aug 8, 1839Nov 9, 1932 Mar 11, 1886 465480

Children (43)

With Lucetta Stratford Lucetta Stratford  (21 children)

  1. Charles Kimball Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1856)
  2. Ernest Stratford Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1857)
  3. Jessie Lucetta Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1858)
  4. Kate Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1860)
  5. Bertha Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1861)
  6. Alice Cecilia Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1862)
  7. Clara Matilda Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1864)
  8. Cora Eliza Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1864)
  9. Lucetta Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1865)
  10. Emma Louise Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1869)
  11. Lettie Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1870)
  12. George William Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1871)
  13. Ella Maude Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1872)
  14. Frederick Edgar Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1873)
  15. Lou Belle Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1874)
  16. Edwin Centennius Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1876)
  17. Wallace Harold Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1877)
  18. Lucile Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1880)

With Louisa Elizabeth Lusty Louisa Elizabeth Lusty  (10 children)

  1. Amy Blanche Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1863)
  2. Herbert Lusty Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1869)
  3. Ettie May Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1872)
  4. Nellie Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1875)
  5. Frank William Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1876)
  6. Flora Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1878)
  7. Lulu Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1879)
  8. Arthur James Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1881)
  9. Bertrand August Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1883)
  10. Leo Eugene Penrose (b. Jan 1, 1886)

With Jennette Reid  (3 children)

With Romania Pratt Penrose  (9 children)