John Milton Bernhisel
John Milton Bernhisel | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah Territory's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Succeeded by | William H. Hooper |
| In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Hooper |
| Succeeded by | John F. Kinney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1799 Tyrone Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 1881 (aged 82) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Resting place | Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W / 40.7772000°N 111.858000°W |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Doctor |
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John Milton Bernhisel (born John Martin Bernheisel; June 23, 1799 – September 28, 1881) was an American physician, politician, and early member of the Latter Day Saint movement. He was a close friend and companion to both Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Bernhisel was the original delegate of the Utah Territory in the United States House of Representatives (1851–59, 1861–63) and acted as a member of the Council of Fifty of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).