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Ezra Taft Benson (August 4, 1899 – May 30, 1994) was an American farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th United States secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and as the 13th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1985 until his ...
Chloe Taft. Ezra Taft Benson (February 22, 1811 – September 3, 1869) (commonly referred to as Ezra T. Benson to distinguish him from his great-grandson of the same name) was an apostle and a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
May 26, 2024 · Ezra Taft Benson (born August 4, 1899, Whitney, Idaho, U.S.—died May 30, 1994, Salt Lake City, Utah) was an American public official and religious leader best known for his contributions to farming and to the Mormon church (also called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
- John P. Rafferty
Young Ezra Taft Benson, often called “T” by family members and friends, enjoyed a fulfilling childhood on the farm that surrounded the house where he was born. President Gordon B. Hinckley, who served with President Benson for almost 33 years in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency, told of the lessons young Ezra learned:
Ministry of Ezra Taft Benson: A Latter-day Saint in Washington, D.C. Ezra Taft Benson is appointed Secretary of Agriculture by President Dwight Eisenhower. See how he handled the pressure of politics.
Ezra Taft Benson became President of the Church at age 86. He served for more than eight years (1985–1994). Nine temples were dedicated during President Benson's administration.
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Gender. 22 Feb. 1811 - 3 Sept. 1869. Farmer, hotelier, postmaster, merchant. Born in Mendon, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. Son of John Benson and Chloe Taft. Married Pamelia Andrus, 1 Jan. 1832, in Northbridge, Worcester Co. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, by winter 1838.
