Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
John F. Boynton, apostle, missionary service, Mormon studies
College
Religious Education
Department
Church History and Doctrine
Abstract
Brigham Young, Parley P. Pratt, and nearly all of the original twelve apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are familiar names in the homes of many church members. Their memories have lived on to our day through the many publications of church historians. However, one of these original church leaders seems to have faded from memory due to a lack of information. John F. Boynton also served as one of the original twelve apostles, impacted the lives of early church leaders, and was an outstanding advocate for the church during his years of missionary service. Andrew Jenson, a church historian who was baptized by Boynton, wrote the following biological sketch after his death:
Recommended Citation
Woodfield, Wendy and Baugh, Dr. Alex
(2014)
"John F. Boynton: Forgotten Apostle,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1331.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1331