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John R. Winder

First Counselor in the First Presidency under Joseph F. Smith (1821-1910) · United States · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 88

John Rex Winder was a leader and general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric from 1887 to 1901, and First Counselor in the First Presidency to church president Joseph F. Smith from 1901 until his death.

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He was well known for his business abilities, and influenced Heber J. Grant. He was also active in politics and the militia, participating in the Utah War and the Black Hawk War (Utah). When the church came under heavy government pressure for its practice of plural marriage, Winder held the church's assets to keep them from being seized by the federal government. He was a polygamist and had four wives and 20 children.

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Country
United States
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1821 to 1910 · aged 88