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Kimball, Jonathan Golden, 1853-1938

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1853 - 1938

Biography

Jonathan Golden Kimball (1852-1938) was a well-known general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Jonathan Golden Kimball was born on June 9, 1852 to Heber C. and Christeene Golden Kimball in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served a mission in the Southern states from 1883-1885. On September 22, 1887, he married Jane Smith Knowlton. He was called to serve in the First Council of Seventy in 1892, which position he held until his death. Kimball was known for his humor and colorful language. He died on September 2, 1938 in an automobile accident in Churchill, Nevada.

Citation:
FamilySearch via WWW, retrieved November 14, 2018 (Married Jane Smith Knowlton, died in automobile accident in Churchill, Nevada).

Wikipedia via WWW, retrieved November 14, 2018 (served a mission in the Southern states, called to the First Council of Seventy, known for his humor and colorful language).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Jonathan Golden Kimball letter

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230311612]
Identifier: MSS SC 1375
Scope and Contents

Typed letter addressed to the Mormon Apostle Abraham O Woodruff. The item expresses a concern regarding the "tyranical" rule of the Bear Lake Stake President, William Budge, and his first counselor, James Henry Hart, as well as certain bishops in relation to young men in the Mormon Church. Kimball expresses a fear of the "apostacy" of the youth and debates the concept of repentance.

Dates: 1902