Clifford E. Young
Template:Latter Day Saint biography/Clifford E. Young Clifford Earle Young (December 7, 1883 – August 21, 1958) was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1941 until his death.
Young was born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, the son of LDS Church leader Seymour B. Young. From 1905 to 1908, he served as a Mormon missionary in England. In 1928, Young became the president of the Alpine Stake of the LDS Church in Utah. In 1934, he joined the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
In 1941, Young became one of the first five individuals selected as Assistants to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Young served in this position until his death in Salt Lake City.
Young was married to Edith Grant, a daughter of LDS Church president Heber J. Grant.
References
- 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). p. 396. Retrieved October 5, 2011.
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