Sylvester Q. Cannon
1877–1943 (65 years)
Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
Biography
Sylvester Q. Cannon was an apostle from 1938 until his death in 1943. The son of apostle George Q. Cannon, he continued a family tradition of church leadership.
Cannon served as Presiding Bishop before his apostolic call and was known for his administrative abilities. His brief five-year apostleship came late in life.
His family connections illustrate the prominent role certain families played in church leadership across generations.
Served Under
Church presidents during this leader's apostolic service:
Wives (1)
| # | Name | Marriage Date | Her Age | His Age | Age Diff | Children |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winifred Emma Drucilla Smith | Jun 15, 1904 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Children (5)
With Winifred Emma Drucilla Smith (5 children)
- Winfield Quayle Cannon (b. Aug 31, 1908)
- D. James Cannon (b. Dec 8, 1919)
- Child 3 Cannon
- Child 4 Cannon
- Child 5 Cannon