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Penrose, Charles W. (Charles William), 1832-1925

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1832 - 1925

Biography

Charles W. Penrose (1832-1925) was an author, poet, lyricist, newspaper editor, and professor in Utah.

Charles W. Penrose was born February 4, 1832, in London England. In 1861, he emigrated to Utah and settled in Ogden, Utah. He later became an editor of the Deseret News in Salt Lake City and professor of theology at Brigham Young Academy. Penrose became an Apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1904, serving as second counselor to President Joseph F. Smith in 1911, and second counselor to President Heber J. Grant in 1921. Penrose died May 19, 1925.

Citation:
His Is this plain enough? 19--: t.p. (President Charles W. Penrose)

Wiggins, M.G. Mormons, II: p. 983 (Penrose, Charles William; b. 2-4-1832; d. 5-19-1925)

Encyclopedia of Mormonism,1992: v.4 p.1643 (Penrose, Charles W. (William); apostle July 7, 1904; second counselor to President Joseph F. Smith, Dec 7, 1911; Second counselor to President Heber J. Grant, Mar 10, 1921-May 16, 1925; b. Feb 4, 1832, London, England; d. May 16, 1925, Salt Lake City, Utah)

Wikipedia, website viewed 15 March 2011 (Charles W. Penrose; Charles William Penrose; b. 4 Feb 1832; d. 16 May 1925; born in London, England; emigrated to Utah in 1861; settled in Ogden, Utah; editor of the Deseret News in Salt Lake City; author; poet; lyricist; professor of theology at Brigham Young Academy)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Charles W. Penrose papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 680
Scope and Contents Collection includes a photo of Penrose's home in Farmington, Utah; handwritten and typed poetry by Charles W. Penrose, generally on spiritual topics (but including a sweet acrostic for his wife Lucetta, with transcription); letters written by Charles to William S. Paine (about Moses Thatcher), Cassie Donahoo, and daughter Lucile; printed pamphlets written by Penrose and others on Gospel topics (basic Church doctrine, the plan of salvation, the Second Coming of Christ, the priesthood and...
Dates: 1861-1966
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Charles W. Penrose papers

George Albert Smith letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230322890]
Identifier: MSS SC 2596
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter dated 18 Nov. 1950 and addressed to Ruth M. Penrose. Smith thanks Penrose for sending him a book of poems by the Mormon Apostle, Charles W. Penrose. Smith praises Charles W. Penrose's poetry and his service to the Mormon Church.

Dates: 1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George Albert Smith letter

Joseph F. Smith letters

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2497
Scope and Contents Handwritten and typewritten letters dated 6 May 1881 and 17 Dec. 1914. The handwritten item is addressed to Charles Coulson Rich of Paris, Idaho. Smith tells Rich about the activities of John Taylor, third president of the Mormon Church, and about financial matters. The typewritten item is addressed to Francis W. Kirkham who is called to be the president of the New Zealand Mission for the Mormon Church. This letter is signed by Smith and the other two members of the First Presidency of the...
Dates: 1914 December 17; 1881 May 6
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joseph F. Smith letters

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