John F. Boynton
1811–1890 (79 years)
Hometown: Bradford, Massachusetts
Biography
John F. Boynton was one of the original Twelve Apostles who left the church during the 1837 Kirtland crisis. Only 24 when called as an apostle, Boynton became disaffected during the Kirtland Safety Society banking collapse.
Boynton was formally disfellowshipped in 1837 and later excommunicated. He pursued various careers after leaving, including work as a lecturer and inventor. He never returned to the church.
His departure was part of a larger exodus of early leaders during the Kirtland crisis, which severely tested the young church.
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (5)
John F. Boynton was a polygamist with 5 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.
5 wives · Lifespan: 1811–1890
5 children from 1 wives · Lifespan: 1811–1890
5 wives · Ages at marriage
| # | Name | Born | Died | Married | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 17, 1812 | Mar 12, 1865 | Jan 20, 1836 | 24 | 24 | — | 4 | |
| 2 | Aug 20, 1816 | Aug 7, 1859 | Jan 20, 1836 | 19 | 24 | 5 | 5 | |
| 3 | Nov 4, 1842 | Apr 6, 1933 | Nov 8, 1865 | 23 | 54 | 31 | 0 | |
| 4 | Jan 5, 1821 | Feb 1, 1903 | Sep 17, 1868 | 47 | 56 | 9 | 0 | |
| 5 | Jun 27, 1843 | Mar 3, 1913 | Jan 20, 1883 | 39 | 71 | 32 | 0 |
Children (9)
With Susan Lowell (4 children)
With Susannah Lowell (5 children)
- John Lowell Boynton (b. Jan 1, 1837)
- Tululah Josephine Boynton (b. Jan 1, 1845)
- Randolph Hamilton Boynton (b. Jan 1, 1851)
- John Willard Boynton (b. Jan 1, 1854)
- Susan Helen Boynton (b. Jan 1, 1859)