Daniel H. Wells
Daniel H. Wells | |
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| Counselor to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| In office October 6, 1877 – March 24, 1891 | |
| President | John Taylor |
| Second Counselor in First Presidency | |
| In office January 4, 1857 – August 29, 1877 | |
| President | Brigham Young |
| Apostle | |
| In office January 4, 1857 – March 24, 1891 | |
| President | Brigham Young |
| 3rd Mayor of Salt Lake City | |
| In office 1866–1876 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Hanmer Wells October 27, 1814 Trenton, New York, United States |
| Died | March 24, 1891 (aged 76) Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, United States |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Political party | People's Party of Utah |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah Tupper Grover Lydia A. Alley Hannah C. Free Susan H. Alley Louisa Free Martha G. Harris Emmeline Blanche |
| Children | At least 37 |
| Parent(s) | Daniel Wells Catherine Chapin |
| Relatives | US Ambassador Cavendish W. Cannon (Grandson) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Territorial Militia |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Nauvoo Legion |
| Commands | Nauvoo Legion |
| Battles/wars | Utah War American Civil War Morrisite War Battle at Fort Utah |
Daniel Hanmer Wells (October 27, 1814 – March 24, 1891) was an American religious leader and politician. He was an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and the 3rd mayor of Salt Lake City.