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==Biography== ==Biography==
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⚫ Clawson was born in ], ], to ] and Margaret Judd of Canada.


⚫ While serving his mission in ], he faced many challenges, not the least of which was the mounting ]ism in that sector. On July 21, 1879, Clawson and his missionary companion were standing at ], Georgia, when they were surrounded by an ] of anti-Mormons. One of the mobbers shot and killed his companion, ]. One of the mobbers then turned and pointed to Clawson, and said, "Shoot that man!" Clawson coolly faced the mob and folded his arms. He exclaimed, "Shoot!" The mob soon dispersed in the face of Clawson's defiance and willingness to face the mob. He brought the body of his deceased missionary companion back to Salt Lake City, where a public funeral was held in the ]. Clawson became somewhat of a celebrity for his bravery that day.
⚫ Clawson was born in ], ] to ] and Margaret Judd of Canada.


⚫ August 1882 was a difficult time for Clawson, as he became the first practicing ] to be convicted and serve a sentence after the passage of the ].<ref>{{cite book |first= Richard S. |last= Van Wagoner|authorlink= Richard S. Van Wagoner |year= 1989 |origyear= 1986 |edition= 2nd |title= Mormon Polygamy: A History |place= Salt Lake City, Utah |publisher= Signature Books |page= 119 |isbn= 978-0-941214-79-7 |lccn= 85063399 |oclc= 19515803 }}</ref> During the trial, one of his wives refused to testify against him. She was put in prison for contempt of court. Judge ] sentenced Clawson to the maximum possible penalty—he was punished with 3{{frac|1|2}} years in prison and a $1500 fine. For his final words before being sent to prison, Clawson defended his right to practice his religion and challenged the court's ability to enforce a law aimed at destroying a particular establishment of religion in violation of the ]. His appeal was heard and rejected by the ] in '']''. Clawson was pardoned in 1887 by ] ] mere months before his sentence was to expire.
⚫ While serving his mission in ], he faced many challenges, not the least of which was the mounting ]ism in that sector. On July 21, 1879 were standing at ], Georgia when they were surrounded by an ] of anti-Mormons. One of the mobbers shot and killed his companion, ]. One of the mobbers then turned and pointed to Elder Clawson, and said, "Shoot that man!" Clawson coolly faced the mob and folded his arms. He exclaimed, "Shoot!" The mob soon dispersed in the face of young Elder Clawson's defiance and willingness to face the mob. He brought the body of his deceased missionary companion back to ] where a public funeral was held in the ]. He became somewhat of a celebrity for his bravery that day.


⚫ Clawson was ordained an ] and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 10, 1898. He was asked to serve as second counselor in the ] under church president ] on October 6, 1901, but Snow died just four days later.
⚫ August 1882 was a difficult time for Rudger Clawson. Clawson was the first practicing ] to be convicted and serve a sentence after the passage of the ].<ref>{{cite book |first= Richard S. |last= Van Wagoner|authorlink= Richard S. Van Wagoner |year= 1989 |origyear= 1986 |edition= 2nd |title= Mormon Polygamy: A History |place= Salt Lake City, Utah |publisher= Signature Books |page= 119 |isbn= 978-0-941214-79-7 |lccn= 85063399 |oclc= 19515803 }}</ref> During the trial, one of his wives refused to testify against him. She was put in prison for contempt of court. Judge ] sentenced Clawson to the maximum possible penalty—he was punished with 3{{frac|1|2}} years in prison and a $1,500 fine. For his final words before being sent to prison, Clawson defended his right to practice his religion and challenged the court's ability to enforce a law aimed at destroying a particular establishment of religion in violation of the ]. His appeal was heard and rejected by the ] in '']''. He was pardoned in 1887 by ] ] mere months before his sentence was going to expire.


⚫ In 1904, the town of Kingsville, ], was renamed ] in his honor after he visited the town to organize a ward.
⚫ Clawson was ordained an ] and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 10, 1898. He was asked to serve as second counselor in the ] under President ] on October 6, 1901, but Snow died just four days later.

⚫ In 1904, the town of Kingsville, Emery County, Utah renamed themselves to ] in his honor after visiting the town to organize a ward.


That same year, Clawson married Pearl Udall.<ref>{{harvnb|Clawson|1993b|p=}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Clawson|1993a|p=}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url= http://www.americanheritage.com/content/my-grandfather-mormon-apostle?page=show |title= My Grandfather, The Mormon Apostle |first= Roy |last= Hoopes |date= February 1990 |journal= ] |volume= 41 |issue= 1 }}</ref><ref> http://library.usu.edu/Specol/manuscript/collms229b.html </ref><ref> http://content.lib.utah.edu/u?/UU_EAD,2018 </ref> That same year, Clawson married Pearl Udall.<ref>{{harvnb|Clawson|1993b|p=}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Clawson|1993a|p=}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url= http://www.americanheritage.com/content/my-grandfather-mormon-apostle?page=show |title= My Grandfather, The Mormon Apostle |first= Roy |last= Hoopes |date= February 1990 |journal= ] |volume= 41 |issue= 1 }}</ref><ref> http://library.usu.edu/Specol/manuscript/collms229b.html </ref><ref> http://content.lib.utah.edu/u?/UU_EAD,2018 </ref>


==Death== ==Death==
Clawson died from ] at the age of 86 in ].<ref></ref> He had served in the quorum for a total of 45 years. He was buried at ]. Clawson died from ] at the age of 86 in Salt Lake City.<ref>.</ref> He had served in the quorum for a total of 45 years. He was buried at ].
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Template:Latter Day Saint biography/Rudger Clawson Rudger Judd Clawson (March 12, 1857 – June 21, 1943) was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1898 until his death in 1943. He also served as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1921 until his death and as a member of the First Presidency of the LDS Church for five days in 1901.

Biography

Clawson and Standing during Mission in Georgia

Clawson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory, to Hiram Bradley Clawson and Margaret Judd of Canada.

While serving his mission in Georgia, he faced many challenges, not the least of which was the mounting anti-Mormonism in that sector. On July 21, 1879, Clawson and his missionary companion were standing at Varnell Station, Georgia, when they were surrounded by an angry mob of anti-Mormons. One of the mobbers shot and killed his companion, Joseph Standing. One of the mobbers then turned and pointed to Clawson, and said, "Shoot that man!" Clawson coolly faced the mob and folded his arms. He exclaimed, "Shoot!" The mob soon dispersed in the face of Clawson's defiance and willingness to face the mob. He brought the body of his deceased missionary companion back to Salt Lake City, where a public funeral was held in the Tabernacle. Clawson became somewhat of a celebrity for his bravery that day.

August 1882 was a difficult time for Clawson, as he became the first practicing polygamist to be convicted and serve a sentence after the passage of the Edmunds Act. During the trial, one of his wives refused to testify against him. She was put in prison for contempt of court. Judge Charles S. Zane sentenced Clawson to the maximum possible penalty—he was punished with 31⁄2 years in prison and a $1500 fine. For his final words before being sent to prison, Clawson defended his right to practice his religion and challenged the court's ability to enforce a law aimed at destroying a particular establishment of religion in violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. His appeal was heard and rejected by the Supreme Court of the United States in Clawson v. United States. Clawson was pardoned in 1887 by President Grover Cleveland mere months before his sentence was to expire.

Clawson was ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 10, 1898. He was asked to serve as second counselor in the First Presidency under church president Lorenzo Snow on October 6, 1901, but Snow died just four days later.

In 1904, the town of Kingsville, Emery County, Utah, was renamed Clawson in his honor after he visited the town to organize a ward.

That same year, Clawson married Pearl Udall.

Death

Clawson died from pneumonia at the age of 86 in Salt Lake City. He had served in the quorum for a total of 45 years. He was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Rudger Clawson's grave marker
Clawson family grave marker

See also

Published works

Notes

  1. Van Wagoner, Richard S. (1989) . Mormon Polygamy: A History (2nd ed.). Salt Lake City, Utah: Signature Books. p. 119. ISBN 978-0-941214-79-7. LCCN 85063399. OCLC 19515803.
  2. Clawson 1993b, p. 19
  3. Clawson 1993a, p. x
  4. Hoopes, Roy (February 1990), "My Grandfather, The Mormon Apostle", American Heritage, 41 (1)
  5. http://library.usu.edu/Specol/manuscript/collms229b.html
  6. http://content.lib.utah.edu/u?/UU_EAD,2018
  7. State of Utah Death Certificate.

References

External resources

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints titles
Preceded byAnthon H. Lund President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
March 17, 1921 – June 21, 1943 		Succeeded byGeorge Albert Smith
New position  Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles 
For: Anthon H. Lund
November 23, 1918 – March 17, 1921 		VacantTitle next held byJoseph Fielding Smith
Preceded byJoseph F. Smith Second Counselor in the First Presidency
October 6, 1901 – October 10, 1901 		Succeeded byAnthon H. Lund
Preceded byAbraham O. Woodruff Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
October 10, 1901 – June 21, 1943
October 10, 1898 – October 6, 1901 		Succeeded byReed Smoot
Presidents of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Members of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Presidents of
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First Counselors
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Notes
  1. ^ Never a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
  2. ^ Term ended by excommunication.
  3. Term ended by resignation.
  4. Term ended by removal of apostleship; was later excommunicated.
  5. Term ended by suspension of priesthood.

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