Charles A. Callis
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Charles Albert Callis was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He was ordained an apostle by Church President Heber J. Grant
on October 12, 1933 and remained in the Quorum of the Twelve until his death.
to John and Susannah Charlotte Callis. While living in England
, Callis met Mormon missionaries in Liverpool and subsequently joined the church along with his three siblings and their widow mother. The Callis family immigrated to Utah Territory
in 1875 and settled in Davis County
but then moved to the town of Coalville
in Summit County
where Callis worked in the coal mines and spent his childhood. His mother married George Hyrum Williams on July 25, 1878 and they had several children. At the age of 31, Callis was elected to the Utah House
in 1896 and served in the 2nd Utah State Legislature
in 1897.
Callis's wife, Grace Pack, was the granddaughter of John Pack
, who is one of the men pictured on the This Is the Place Monument
. Her father, Ward Eton Pack, Sr., served in the presidency of the Kamas Stake as well as twice serving as president of the Hawaiian Mission.
. He later was called as the president
of the Southern States Mission
of the church. He held this position until his call as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve in 1933.
on January 21, 1947 while presiding over the organization of the first stake of the church in the Southern United States
. He was buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery
.
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...
on October 12, 1933 and remained in the Quorum of the Twelve until his death.
Early life
Callis was born on May 4, 1865 in Dublin, IrelandIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
to John and Susannah Charlotte Callis. While living in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Callis met Mormon missionaries in Liverpool and subsequently joined the church along with his three siblings and their widow mother. The Callis family immigrated to Utah Territory
Utah 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 1875 and settled in Davis County
Davis County, Utah
Davis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. As of 2010 the population was 306,479, a 28.2% increase over the 2000 figure of 238,994. It was named for Daniel C. Davis, captain in the Mormon Battalion. The county is part of the Ogden–Clearfield Metropolitan Statistical Area as...
but then moved to the town of Coalville
Coalville, Utah
Coalville is a city in Summit County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,382 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Summit County...
in Summit County
Summit County, Utah
Summit County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah, occupying a rugged and mountainous area. In 2010 its population was 36,324. It is part of the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area as well as the Salt Lake City–Ogden–Clearfield Combined Statistical Area. The county is...
where Callis worked in the coal mines and spent his childhood. His mother married George Hyrum Williams on July 25, 1878 and they had several children. At the age of 31, Callis was elected to the Utah House
Utah House of Representatives
The Utah House of Representatives is the lower house of the Utah State Legislature, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Utah. The House is composed of 75 representatives elected from single member constituent districts. Each district contains an average population of 35,000 people...
in 1896 and served in the 2nd Utah State Legislature
2nd Utah State Legislature
The 2nd Utah State Legislature was elected Tuesday, November 3, 1896 and convened on Monday, January 11, 1897.-Make-up:-Members:-Make-up:-Members:...
in 1897.
Callis's wife, Grace Pack, was the granddaughter of John Pack
John Pack
John Pack was a member of the Council of Fifty and a missionary in the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.-Biography:...
, who is one of the men pictured on the This Is the Place Monument
This Is The Place Monument
"This Is The Place" redirects here. For the song by Red Hot Chili Peppers, see By the WayThe This Is The Place Monument is a historical monument at the This Is The Place Heritage Park, located on the east side of Salt Lake City, Utah, at the mouth of Emigration Canyon...
. Her father, Ward Eton Pack, Sr., served in the presidency of the Kamas Stake as well as twice serving as president of the Hawaiian Mission.
Mission to the South
Callis and his wife Grace Elizabeth Pack served a mission to FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. He later was called as the president
Mission president
Mission president is a priesthood leadership position in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . A mission president presides over a mission and the missionaries serving in the mission...
of the Southern States Mission
Mission (LDS Church)
A mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a geographical administrative area to which church missionaries are assigned. Almost all areas of the world are within the boundaries of an LDS Church mission, whether or not Mormon missionaries live or proselytize in the area...
of the church. He held this position until his call as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve in 1933.
Death
Callis died in Jacksonville, FloridaJacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968...
on January 21, 1947 while presiding over the organization of the first stake of the church in the Southern United States
Southern United States
The Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive area in the southeastern and south-central United States...
. He was buried in 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...
.