which district did attorney john tanner work in

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Who was John Tanner?

John Tanner (August 15, 1778 – April 13, 1850) was a leading figure in the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints movement and a chief financial backer of the Kirtland Temple . Tanner was a native of Rhode Island. He moved to New York when fairly young.

Where did John Tanner live?

He then moved to Montrose, Iowa where he lived for six years. He then moved for a time to Nauvoo, Illinois .

How many children did John Joshua Tanner have?

In 1857 he moved to Utah, eventually settling in Beaver. He was a polygamist and had 22 children. John Joshua Tanner and Nathan Tanner were part of Zion's Camp. Louisa Maria Tanner married Amasa M. Lyman. Albert Tanner and Myron Tanner were in the Mormon Battalion. Other descendants.

Where did Tanner settle?

Two of Tanner's sons were in the Mormon Battalion. He settled in Cottonwood, Utah Territory where he died in 1850.

Who baptized John Tanner?

He was baptized by Jared Carter. Ten of his 14 children who lived to adulthood affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and eventually moved to Utah Territory . In late 1834, Tanner sold his property in and around Lake George, New York which included a hotel.

Who were Albert Tanner's descendants?

Albert Tanner and Myron Tanner were in the Mormon Battalion. Other descendants. Among Tanner's grandchildren were Joseph M. Tanner and Francis M. Lyman (the son of his daughter Louisa Maria). His granddaughter Emily S. Tanner Richards was one of the main founders of the Utah Woman's Suffrage Association.

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