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'''John Longden''' (4 November 1898 – 30 August 1969) was a [[general authority]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] from 1951 until his death.
'''John Longden''' (4 November 1898 – 30 August 1969) was a [[general authority]] of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] from 1951 until his death.
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Longden was born in [[Oldham]], [[Lancashire]], [[England]]. In 1909, he and his parents, who were [[Latter-day Saint]]s, moved from England to the [[United States]]. Prior to their departure, he had the opportunity to meet LDS Church [[Apostle (Latter Day Saints)|apostle]] [[Charles W. Penrose]] at the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Mission (LDS Church)|Mission]] office.<ref>''Conference Report'', April 1, 1966, p. 37</ref>
Longden was born in [[Oldham]], [[Lancashire]], [[England]]. In 1909, he and his parents, who were [[Latter-day Saint]]s, moved from England to the [[United States]]. Prior to their departure, he had the opportunity to meet LDS Church [[Apostle (Latter Day Saints)|apostle]] [[Charles W. Penrose]] at the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Mission (LDS Church)|Mission]] office.<ref>''Conference Report'', April 1, 1966, p. 37</ref>


From 1921 to 1924 Longden served as a [[Mormon missionary|LDS Church missionary]] in the Central States Mission. From 1925 to 1930 he served as [[Bishop (Latter Day Saints)|bishop]] of the 19th [[Ward (LDS Church)|Ward]] in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]].<ref>[[Andrew Jenson|Jenson, Andrew]]. ''Latter-day Saints Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 4, p. 605.</ref> For part of this time, [[Frank I. Kooyman]] was one of Longden's counselors.<ref>Jenson. ''Biographical Encyclopedia'', vol. 4, p. 102.</ref>
From 1921 to 1924 Longden served as a [[Mormon missionary|LDS Church missionary]] in the Central States Mission. From 1925 to 1930 he served as [[Bishop (Latter Day Saints)|bishop]] of the 19th [[Ward (LDS Church)|Ward]] in [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]].<ref name = "Jenson">{{cite book | last = Jenson
| first = Andrew | authorlink = Andrew Jenson| title = [http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/u?/BYUIBooks,5238 Latter-day Saint biographical encyclopedia]: A compilation of biographical sketches of prominent men and women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | accessdate = October 5, 2011 | volume = 4 | year = 1936 | publisher = The Andrew Jenson Memorial Association (Printed by The Deseret News Press)
| location = Salt Lake City, Utah | pages = 102 & 605}}</ref> For part of this time, [[Frank I. Kooyman]] was one of Longden's counselors.<ref name = "Jenson"/>


Longden received his degree from the [[University of Utah]].<ref name = byu>''BYU Speechs of the Year'', speaker introduction, 1965.</ref> Longden worked in management with [[Westinghouse Electric]] Supply Company.<ref name = byu/>
Longden received his degree from the [[University of Utah]].<ref name = byu>''BYU Speechs of the Year'', speaker introduction, 1965.</ref> Longden worked in management with [[Westinghouse Electric]] Supply Company.<ref name = byu/>
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== References ==
== References ==
* ''2005 Deseret Morning News Church Almanc'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Morning News, 2004), p.&nbsp;74
* ''2005 Deseret Morning News Church Almanac'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Morning News, 2004), p.&nbsp;74


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://gapages.com/longdj1.htm Grampa Bill's G.A. Pages: John Longden]
*[http://gapages.com/longdj1.htm Grampa Bill's G.A. Pages: John Longden]
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Revision as of 17:11, 5 October 2011

For other people named John Longden, see John Longden (disambiguation).

Template:Latter Day Saint biography/John Longden (Mormon)

John Longden (4 November 1898 – 30 August 1969) was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1951 until his death.

Longden was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England. In 1909, he and his parents, who were Latter-day Saints, moved from England to the United States. Prior to their departure, he had the opportunity to meet LDS Church apostle Charles W. Penrose at the British Mission office.[1]

From 1921 to 1924 Longden served as a LDS Church missionary in the Central States Mission. From 1925 to 1930 he served as bishop of the 19th Ward in Salt Lake City, Utah.[2] For part of this time, Frank I. Kooyman was one of Longden's counselors.[2]

Longden received his degree from the University of Utah.[3] Longden worked in management with Westinghouse Electric Supply Company.[3]

Longden married Frances Larue Carr. She served from 1948 to 1961 as a counselor in the general presidency of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association. John and Frances had three children.[4] One of these, Sharon Longden, married Loren C. Dunn, who also became a general authority of the LDS Church.[5]

In 1951, Longden became an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Among the assignments that Longden held while a general authority was being a Church Welfare Committee Advisor.[6] Longden died in Salt Lake City.

Notes

  1. ^ Conference Report, April 1, 1966, p. 37
  2. ^ a b Jenson, Andrew (1936). Latter-day Saint biographical encyclopedia: A compilation of biographical sketches of prominent men and women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Vol. 4. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Andrew Jenson Memorial Association (Printed by The Deseret News Press). pp. 102 & 605. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); External link in |title= (help)
  3. ^ a b BYU Speechs of the Year, speaker introduction, 1965.
  4. ^ Encyclopedia of Mormonism, p. 1641
  5. ^ Church News, May 25, 1991.
  6. ^ Conference Report, October 1952, p. 116

References

  • 2005 Deseret Morning News Church Almanac (Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Morning News, 2004), p. 74
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