Francis Marion Lyman (1840-1916) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... In Mormonism, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Quorum of the Twelve, the Council of the Twelve, or the Twelve) is one of the governing bodies of the church hierarchy in many Latter Day Saint denominations, members of which are considered to be Apostles and special... The temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Salt Lake City, Utah is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ...

Francis M. Lyman's father was Amasa M. Lyman. His son was Richard R. Lyman. Both his father and son were apostles in the church. Amasa Mason Lyman (March 30, 1813–February 4, 1877) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. ... Categories: LDS stubs ...

Early Life

Francis M. Lyman was born January 12, 1840 as the first son to Amasa M. Lyman and Louisa Maria Tanner in Goodhope, Illinois. That spring the family moved to Iowa. From there, about one year later, they moved to Nauvoo, Illinois to be with the church. In 1843, they moved again to Alquina, Indiana. After the martyrdom of Joseph Smith, Jr., they moved back to Nauvoo in 1844. January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Amasa Mason Lyman (March 30, 1813–February 4, 1877) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. ... State nickname: The Hawkeye State Other U.S. States Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Governor Thomas Vilsack Official languages English Area 145,743 km² (26th)  - Land 144,701 km²  - Water 1,042 km² (0. ... Nauvoo (נאוו to be beautiful, Sephardi Hebrew Nåvu, Tiberian Hebrew Nâwû) is a city located in Hancock County, Illinois. ... 1843 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Joseph Smith, Jr. ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

His father left with the first group to travel on the exodus to the West. His family moved to Winter Quarters in June of 1846 under the care of his maternal grandfather. His family set out to Salt Lake to join the saints in 1848. Though only 8 years old, he helped drive a yoke of cattle and the wagon. He was baptized by his father in the Elkhorn River on July 1, 1848. He arrived in the Great Salt Lake valley October 19, 1848. Winter Quarters, Nebraska, was an encampment formed by approximately 3,500 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they awaited better conditions for their trek westward during the winter of 1846-1847. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... October 19 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1848 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

By 1851, at 11 years of age, his father had purchased land along with Elder Charles C. Rich in San Bernardino, California. Together, he helped drive the animals from Salt Lake to California. They settled there and he became busy with tending the animals and driving them between Utah and California across the desert. He was present at the laying of the cornerstone of the Salt Lake Temple in April of 1853. Events January 23 - The flip of a coin determines whether a new city in Oregon is named after Boston, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine, with Portland winning. ... Charles Coulsen Rich (21 Aug. ... San Bernardino is the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. ... State nickname: Beehive State Other U.S. States Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. ... State nickname: The Golden State Other U.S. States Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Official languages English Area 410,000 km² (3rd)  - Land 404,298 km²  - Water 20,047 km² (4. ... Wikimedia Commons has multimedia related to: Temple Square Salt Lake Temple is the centerpiece of the 10-acre Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Adult Life and Service

In 1856, at about 16 years of age, he was given the Melchizedek Priesthood and ordained an elder by his father. In 1857 he was called on a mission to Great Britain. He was stopped at Salt Lake City, Utah and told to turn back and bring the settlers in California in to the valley. The Buchanan War had prevented his mission at this time. 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Melchizedek Priesthood, to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the authority and power to act in the name of God including the authority to perform ordinances and to preside over and direct the affairs of his Church and Kingdom. ... In Mormonism, an Elder is a priesthood and leadership position in many denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Aerial view of Temple Square of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ...

He married Rhoda Ann Taylor on November 18, 1857. November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years), with 43 remaining. ... 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

In 1859, his family settled in Farmington, Utah. His ordination to the seventy followed shortly therafter. John S. Gleason ordained him on January 7, 1860. Prior to his departure on his previously called mission, he built a cabin in Beaver, Utah for his wife and one son. He left for his mission in the spring of 1860. 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Farmington is a city located in Davis County, Utah. ... January 7 is the 7th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... Beaver is a city located in Beaver County, Utah. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ...

Mission in England

Arriving in Kirtland, Ohio, he was shown through the Kirtland temple by Martin Harris himself. He left through New York and arrived by steamer in Liverpool, England on July 27, 1860. Kirtland is a city located in Lake County, Ohio, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,670. ... Martin Harris (1783–1875) was the first financier of The Book of Mormon. ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... This article is about the city in England. ... July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ...

He served diligently for roughly two years. Upon release from his mission, he accompanied about 800 immigrants back to the United States. They arrived in New York on June 25, 1862. In New York, he was appointed president of the group. By early July, they had arrived in Florence, Utah. It was not until the middle of October that he arrived back to his wife and homestead in Beaver. June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... 1862 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ...

Fillmore

In March of 1863, President Brigham Young asked Francis to settle in Fillmore, Utah. The next fourteen years of his life were spent there, and he engaged himself in leadership in church, politics, business, and manufacturing there. Among his positions and honors were: 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Brigham Young (June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was the second prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church; see also Mormonism). ... Fillmore is a city located in Millard County, Utah. ...

• assistant assessor of United States internal revenue
• lieutenant-colonel of the first regiment of militia in the Pauvan District at 25
• member of the House of the General Assembly of the State of Deseret
• a member of the 17th, 18th, 22nd and 23rd sessions of the Territorial legislature
• county clerk and recorder
• superintendent of schools
• prosecuting attorney

When a stake was formed in Fillmore, he was ordained to the office of high priest. Later he was called to the High Council. In Mormonism, an High Priest is a priesthood and leadership position in many denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement. ...

On October 4, 1869, he practiced polygamy by marrying his second wife, Clara Caroline Callister. October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in Leap years). ... 1869 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

He was called to a second mission to England and left Salt Lake City on October 20, 1873 and arrived in Liverpool on November 12. During his mission, he also visited and proselyted in Wales, Scotland, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and France. He arrived with 300 saints in Utah, returning to Fillmore on October 11, 1875. October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 72 days remaining. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 49 days remaining. ... National motto: Cymru am byth (Welsh: Wales for ever) Waless location within the UK Official languages English(100%), Welsh(20. ... Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country in northwest Europe, occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain. ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in Leap years). ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

Tooele County

In April of 1877, he was called to preside over the Tooele Stake, which was organized June 24, 1877 in Tooele County, Utah. He involved himself in the politics of that county as well. By August of 1878, he was elected county recorder and representative to the legislature. June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Tooele County is a county located in the state of Utah. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

At that time, since 1874, Tooele County was in the hands of the Liberal Party, and nicknamed the "Tooele Republic". The legislature in 1878 passed a resolution providing for the registration of voters. After allegations of corruption and excessive spending by the Liberal Party, leaving the county in deep debt, the People's Party won the election of 1878. However, the Liberal Party officials refused to count the votes, and declared themselves the winner of the election. 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...

Francis M. Lyman was key in challenging the election and after hearing cases in the district and supreme courts, the People's Party were declared the winners on March 29, 1879. He earned a reputation for fighting corruption due to his zeal and effectiveness in winning this battle. March 29 is the 88th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (89th in Leap years). ... 1879 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Apostleship

At the October General Conference held October 10, 1880 he was called to be a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles along with John Henry Smith. Having been on a mission to survey parts of southern Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, he wasn't ordained until October 27 by President John Taylor. Upon his call and ordination, he completely devoted himself to church service. October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in Leap years). ... 1880 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... In Mormonism, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Quorum of the Twelve, the Council of the Twelve, or the Twelve) is one of the governing bodies of the church hierarchy in many Latter Day Saint denominations, members of which are considered to be Apostles and special... John Henry Smith (September 18, 1848–October 13, 1911) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from October 27, 1880 until his death. ... October 27 is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 65 days remaining. ... John Taylor, third President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints John Taylor (November 1, 1808 - July 25, 1887) was the third President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1877 to 1887. ...

Elder Lyman visited nearly every town that had members of the church in the West during his apostleship. He also maintained a daily record of his business as an apostle in detail.

In early 1883, he served a mission to the Indian people of the Unitah and Ouray in Utah at the call of President Taylor. He was overwhelmed with the calling. Climbing to the summit of a mountain on the borders of the Indian territories, he found a flat spot and felt inspired to pray. He poured out his heart on the mountain, and turned towards the work. Facing anti-Mormon Indian agents and working among a people he knew very little about was a daunting task. 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

With his company of men, he set out and preached vigorously. The Indian agents were receptive and allowed them to preach freely. Members of the Utes had joined them, and they were most effective in preaching to their brethren. Many Indians received the Book of Mormon and their preaching and were baptized. He served the Indians both spiritually and temporally.

He returned to Provo, Utah on May 28, 1883 and continued serving diligently in other callings. Provo is a Utah city about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City. ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1883 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Elder Lyman was called to minister over the European Mission in 1901. He set about several key reforms and expanded the number of mission homes throughout Europe. 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

In the spring of 1902 he visited Palestine and offered up a solemn prayer on the Mount of Olives. 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Mount of Olives, with added artistic effects The Mount of Olives (also Mount Olivet, Hebrew: Har HaZeitim הר הזיתים, sometimes Jebel et-Tur, Mount of the Summit, or Jebel ez-Zeitun, Mount of Olives) is a mountain ridge to the east of Jerusalem. ...

In 1903, Brigham Young, Jr. passed away, making Elder Lyman the President of the Quorum of the Twelve. He returned to Utah in 1904, begin replaced by Heber J. Grant. 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... Brigham Young, Jr. ... 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Heber J. Grant (November 22, 1856–May 14, 1945) was the seventh President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church; see also Mormonism). ...

Soon after returning home, he went to Washington D.C. to testify in the Reed Smoot Investigation before the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections. Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, DC. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the United...

President Lyman passed away in his home November 18, 1916. Stephen L. Richards was called to replace him after his passing. November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years), with 43 remaining. ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Categories: LDS stubs ...

Elder Lyman's style was that of reconciliation and the ability to say unpleasant things in an uplifting way. He was known for his sincerity and at times sharpness. But everyone who met him came away a better person, no matter what his personal message was for them. He was hardened by years of hard work starting with crossing the plains at the age of 8 and driving livestock to California at the age of 11, yet he was known for his kindness and sincerity by members of the church.

In Mormonism, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (also known as the Quorum of the Twelve, the Council of the Twelve, or the Twelve) is one of the governing bodies of the church hierarchy in many Latter Day Saint denominations, members of which are considered to be Apostles and special... John Henry Smith (September 18, 1848–October 13, 1911) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from October 27, 1880 until his death. ... Brigham Young, Jr. ... In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is the most senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. ... 1903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasnt had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. ... 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar) Events January-February January 1 -The first successful blood transfusion using blood that had been stored and cooled. ... Heber J. Grant (November 22, 1856–May 14, 1945) was the seventh President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church; see also Mormonism). ...

See Also

• Grandpa Bill's biography of Francis M. Lyman (http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/w/o/wol3/lymanfm1.htm)