Anthony W. Ivins
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Anthony Woodward Ivins (September 16, 1852 – September 23, 1934) born in Toms River, New Jersey
, was a high-ranking official of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
. In 1861 they moved in St. George, Utah
as part of the original settling party for that city.
Ivins was a cousin of Heber J. Grant
, his father and Grant's mother being brother and sister. In 1878 Ivins married Elizabeth A. Snow, a daughter of Erastus Snow
, an apostle
. They had nine children. His son Antoine R. Ivins
also served as a general authority
.
.
After his mission to Mexico City, Ivins served as Mohave County
Assessor
, as special Indian Agent for the Shivwits band of Southern Paiutes, and as a delegate to the 1895 Utah State Constitutional Convention.
Ivins was an avid Democrat, and was active in the Utah Democratic Party
.
and Arizona
which were later colonized by the Mormons. In 1877 he served a mission
to New Mexico, where he focused much of his attention on the Native Americans, but also preached to people of Mexican descent for the first time.
In the years immediately after his marriage, he served as a member of the Stake High Council in St. George. In 1882 Ivins was called on a mission to Mexico City
, where he served for about the next two years. He next served as the first stake president in Colonia Juárez, Chihuahua. The Juárez Stake was the first stake in Mexico. He served in this position until his call to the Quorum of the Twelve in 1907.
Ivins was ordained an apostle
and joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 6, 1907, after the death of George Teasdale
. In 1921, Ivins was called as second counselor to Heber J. Grant
in the First Presidency
, and was replaced in the Quorum of the Twelve by Alonzo A. Hinckley
. In 1925, Ivins became the first counselor to Grant in the First Presidency, and he served in this position until his death.
. He was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery
.
Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Toms River Township and is the county seat of Ocean County, New Jersey. It is part of a larger Toms River Township...
, was a high-ranking official of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Early life and family
When Ivins was still an infant, his parents migrated to Utah TerritoryUtah Territory
The Territory of Utah was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from September 9, 1850, until January 4, 1896, when the final extent of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Utah....
. In 1861 they moved in St. George, Utah
St. George, Utah
St. George is a city located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Utah, and the county seat of Washington County, Utah. It is the principal city of and is included in the St. George, Utah, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is 119 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, and 303 miles ...
as part of the original settling party for that city.
Ivins was a cousin of Heber J. Grant
Heber J. Grant
Heber Jeddy Grant was the seventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . He was ordained an apostle on October 16, 1882, on the same day as George Teasdale...
, his father and Grant's mother being brother and sister. In 1878 Ivins married Elizabeth A. Snow, a daughter of Erastus Snow
Erastus Snow
Erastus Fairbanks Snow , born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1849 to 1888. Snow was also a leading figure in Mormon colonization of Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.Snow Canyon State Park Erastus...
, an apostle
Apostle (Mormonism)
In the Latter Day Saint movement, an Apostle is a "special witness of the name of Jesus Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others." In many Latter Day Saint churches, an Apostle is a priesthood office of high authority within the church hierarchy. In many churches, apostles...
. They had nine children. His son Antoine R. Ivins
Antoine R. Ivins
Antoine Ridgeway Ivins was a member of the First Council of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1931 until his death.- Youth and family :...
also served as a general authority
General authority
In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , a general authority is a member of certain leadership organizations who are given administrative and ecclesiastical authority over the church...
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Politics and public service
On his return to St. George from an 1877 mission, Ivins was appointed a constable. He later served on the St. George city council, and a prosecuting attorney for Washington County, UtahWashington County, Utah
As of the census of 2000, there were 90,354 people, 29,939 households, and 23,442 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile . There were 36,478 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile...
.
After his mission to Mexico City, Ivins served as Mohave County
Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, its population was 200,186, an increase of 45,154 people since the 2000 census count of 155,032. The county seat is Kingman...
Assessor
Assessor (property)
An assessor is a specialist who calculates the value of property. The value calculated by the assessor is then used as the basis for determining the amounts to be paid or assessed for tax or insurance purposes....
, as special Indian Agent for the Shivwits band of Southern Paiutes, and as a delegate to the 1895 Utah State Constitutional Convention.
Ivins was an avid Democrat, and was active in the Utah Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
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Church service
In 1875 Ivins was part of an exploratory mission that found many sites in New MexicoNew Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
and Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
which were later colonized by the Mormons. In 1877 he served a mission
Mormon missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the most active modern practitioners of missionary work, with over 52,000 full-time missionaries worldwide, as of the end of 2010...
to New Mexico, where he focused much of his attention on the Native Americans, but also preached to people of Mexican descent for the first time.
In the years immediately after his marriage, he served as a member of the Stake High Council in St. George. In 1882 Ivins was called on a mission to Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, where he served for about the next two years. He next served as the first stake president in Colonia Juárez, Chihuahua. The Juárez Stake was the first stake in Mexico. He served in this position until his call to the Quorum of the Twelve in 1907.
Ivins was ordained an apostle
Apostle (Mormonism)
In the Latter Day Saint movement, an Apostle is a "special witness of the name of Jesus Christ who is sent to teach the principles of salvation to others." In many Latter Day Saint churches, an Apostle is a priesthood office of high authority within the church hierarchy. In many churches, apostles...
and joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 6, 1907, after the death of George Teasdale
George Teasdale
George Teasdale born in London, England, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ....
. In 1921, Ivins was called as second counselor to Heber J. Grant
Heber J. Grant
Heber Jeddy Grant was the seventh president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . He was ordained an apostle on October 16, 1882, on the same day as George Teasdale...
in the First Presidency
First Presidency (LDS Church)
The First Presidency is the presiding or governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . It is composed of the President of the Church and his counselors. The First Presidency currently consists of President Thomas S. Monson and his two counselors, Henry B...
, and was replaced in the Quorum of the Twelve by Alonzo A. Hinckley
Alonzo A. Hinckley
Alonzo Arza Hinckley was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1934 until his death....
. In 1925, Ivins became the first counselor to Grant in the First Presidency, and he served in this position until his death.
Death
Ivins died in Salt Lake City of a coronary occlusionCoronary occlusion
A coronary occlusion is the partial or complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery. This condition may cause a heart attack.In some patients coronary occlusion causes only mild pain, tightness or vague discomfort which may be ignored: the myocardium is however damaged....
. He was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery
Salt Lake City Cemetery
thumb|The northern section of the cemetery at night, looking towards Salt Lake CityThe Salt Lake City Cemetery is in The Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City, Utah. Approximately 120,000 persons are buried in the cemetery. Many religious leaders and politicians, particularly many leaders of The...
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