Francis M. Lyman
1840–1916 (76 years)
Hometown: Good Hope, Illinois
Biography
Francis M. Lyman was an apostle from 1880 until his death in 1916 and served as President of the Quorum of the Twelve. The son of apostle Amasa Lyman (who was excommunicated), Francis remained faithful.
Lyman practiced polygamy with two wives. He was known for his strict adherence to church standards and served as a European mission president. He became President of the Twelve in 1903.
Despite his father’s apostasy, Francis Lyman remained a stalwart defender of the faith and served 36 years as an apostle.
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (3)
Francis M. Lyman 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 | Rhoda Ann Taylor ⚠ | Nov 18, 1857 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| 2 | Clara Caroline Callister | Oct 4, 1869 | 27 | 29 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Susan Brockbank | Sep 3, 1879 | 21 | 39 | 18 | 4 |
Children (16)
With Rhoda Ann Taylor (5 children)
- Rhoda Alice Lyman (b. Apr 28, 1859)
- Ellen Taylor Lyman (b. Jan 1, 1861)
- Francis Marion Lyman Jr. (b. Jan 1, 1863)
- Edna Jane Lyman (b. Jan 1, 1866)
- Louisa Ann Lyman (b. Jan 1, 1868)
With Clara Caroline Callister (7 children)
- Richard Roswell Lyman (b. Nov 23, 1870)
- George Albert Lyman (b. Nov 14, 1873)
- Lucy Smith Lyman (b. Jan 1, 1876)
- Ida May Lyman (b. Jan 1, 1878)
- John Callister Lyman (b. Jan 1, 1880)
- Amy Lyman (b. Jan 1, 1882)
- Donald Callister Lyman (b. Jan 1, 1886)