Joseph F. Merrill
1868–1952 (83 years)
Hometown: Richmond, Utah
Biography
Joseph F. Merrill was an apostle from 1931 until his death in 1952. A physicist and educator, Merrill was one of the church’s academic leaders.
Merrill served as European mission president and was instrumental in church education. He taught at the University of Utah and was known for his scientific training combined with religious devotion.
He represents the tradition of academically trained apostles who brought intellectual credibility to church leadership.
Parents
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (3)
Joseph F. Merrill was a polygamist with 3 wives. Note these are simultaneous marriages — married to multiple living spouses at the same time.
3 wives · Lifespan: 1868–1952
7 children from 1 wives · Lifespan: 1868–1952
3 wives · Ages at marriage
| # | Name | Born | Died | Married | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 1, 1869 | Jan 19, 1952 | Jun 9, 1898 | 28 | 29 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2 | Dec 25, 1871 | Feb 26, 1917 | Jun 9, 1898 | 26 | 29 | 3 | 7 | |
| 3 | Dec 22, 1878 | Sep 29, 1941 | Jun 29, 1918 | 39 | 49 | 10 | 0 |
Children (10)
With Emily Thomas Richards (3 children)
With
Annie Laura Hyde
(7 children)
- Joseph Hyde Merrill (b. Jan 1, 1899)
- Annie Hyde Merrill (b. Jan 1, 1900)
- Edith Hyde Merrill (b. Jan 1, 1903)
- Rowland Hyde Merrill (b. Jan 1, 1904)
- Taylor Hyde Merrill (b. Jan 1, 1906)
- Eugene Hyde Merrill (b. Jan 1, 1908)
- Laura Hyde Merrill (b. Jan 1, 1915)