George Q. Cannon
1827–1901 (74 years)
Hometown: Liverpool, England
Biography
George Q. Cannon was an apostle from 1860 until his death in 1901 and served as First Counselor in the First Presidency under four prophets. Born in Liverpool, England, Cannon emigrated to America and became one of the most influential church leaders of his era.
Cannon practiced polygamy with at least three wives. He served as Utah’s territorial delegate to Congress and was a powerful advocate for Mormon interests. He was imprisoned for polygamy under the Edmunds Act, serving time in the Utah Territorial Penitentiary.
His influence on church policy, politics, and publishing was enormous. He founded the Juvenile Instructor magazine and was instrumental in church publications. His descendants have included numerous church leaders.
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (7)
George Q. Cannon was a polygamist with 7 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.
7 wives · Lifespan: 1827–1901
39 children from 5 wives · Lifespan: 1827–1901
7 wives · Ages at marriage
| # | Name | Born | Died | Married | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 3, 1835 | Jan 25, 1882 | Dec 10, 1854 | 19 | 27 | 8 | 11 | |
| 2 | Sep 11, 1839 | May 13, 1928 | Apr 11, 1858 | 18 | 31 | 13 | 7 | |
| 3 | Feb 9, 1845 | Apr 17, 1908 | Jul 29, 1865 | 20 | 38 | 18 | 3 | |
| 4 | May 28, 1846 | Feb 5, 1928 | Mar 16, 1868 | 21 | 41 | 20 | 9 | |
| 5 | Feb 7, 1811 | Jan 7, 1876 | Jun 13, 1875 | 64 | 48 | 16 | 0 | |
| 6 | Sep 20, 1837 | Nov 15, 1906 | Jul 11, 1881 | 43 | 54 | 11 | 0 | |
| 7 | Feb 1, 1851 | Jul 2, 1903 | Nov 3, 1884 | 33 | 57 | 24 | 9 |
Children (39)
With
Elizabeth Hoagland
(11 children)
- George Quayle Cannon Jr (b. Jan 1, 1856)
- John Quayle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1857)
-
Abraham Hoagland Cannon
(b. Jan 1, 1859)
- Georgianna Hoagland Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1861)
- George Hoagland Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1863)
- Elizabeth Hoagland Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1865)
- Mary Alice Hoagland Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1867)
- Lillian Ann Hoagland Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1869)
- David Hoagland Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1871)
- Emily Hoagland Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1874)
-
Sylvester Quayle Cannon
(b. Jan 1, 1877)
With
Sarah Jane Jenne
(7 children)
- Franklin Jenne Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1859)
- Angus Jenne Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1867)
- Hugh Jenne Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1870)
- Rosannah Jenne Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1872)
- Joseph Jenne Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1877)
- Preston Jenne Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1881)
- Karl Quayle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1881)
With
Eliza Lamercia Tenney
(3 children)
- William Tenney Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1870)
- Read Tenney Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1875)
- Edwin Quayle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1886)
With
Martha Telle
(9 children)
- Hester Telle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1870)
- Amelia Telle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1870)
- Lewis Telle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1872)
- Brigham Telle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1874)
- Willard Telle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1877)
- Grace Telle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1880)
- Radcliffe Quayle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1883)
- Espey Telle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1886)
- Collins Telle Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1888)
With
Caroline Partridge Young
(9 children)
- Emily Ada Croxall (b. Jan 1, 1870)
- Caroline Young Croxall (b. Jan 1, 1875)
- Mark Young Croxall (b. Jan 1, 1877)
- Tracy Young Croxall Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1879)
- Vera Young Croxall Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1881)
- Clawson Young Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1885)
- Wilford Young Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1888)
- Anne Young Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1890)
- Georgius Young Cannon (b. Jan 1, 1892)
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