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Melvin J. Ballard

Melvin J. Ballard
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
January 7, 1919 (1919-01-07) – July 30, 1939 (1939-07-30)
LDS Church Apostle
January 7, 1919 (1919-01-07) – July 30, 1939 (1939-07-30)
ReasonDeath of Joseph F. Smith; reorganization of First Presidency
Reorganization
at end of term
No additional apostles ordained[1]
Personal details
BornMelvin Joseph Ballard
(1873-02-09)February 9, 1873
Logan, Utah Territory, United States
DiedJuly 30, 1939(1939-07-30) (aged 66)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W / 40.7772000; -111.858000 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)Martha A. Jones
Children8[2]

Melvin Joseph Ballard (February 9, 1873 – July 30, 1939) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). His grandson, M. Russell Ballard, also became an apostle.

  1. ^ Sylvester Q. Cannon was added to the Quorum of the Twelve to take Ballard's place; however, Cannon had been ordained an apostle the year before.
  2. ^ Entry on geni.com

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