Henry D. Moyle
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Henry Dinwoodey Moyle was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the First Presidency
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
, to politician James Moyle
, of a well known Cornish American
family, and his wife, the former Alice Dinwoodey, Henry D. Moyle studied at the University of Utah
. He served as an LDS Church missionary in Switzerland. Moyle also served part of his mission in Germany. During World War I, Moyle served in the United States military.
Moyle continued his studies at the University of Chicago
and Harvard Law School
. He was also a student at the School of Mines in Freiburg, Germany. In 1920 Moyle was appointed to the position of United States attorney for the state of Utah.
faculty. He was also a businessman involved in various railroad, trucking, oil, insurance and finance businesses. During World War II he was the director of the Petroleum Industries Council.
to Church President David O. McKay
from June 12, 1959 to October 12, 1961, when he was called as First Counselor. Moyle served as First Counselor in the First Presidency until his death.
Moyle spearheaded much of the building programs of the church in the early 1960s. He was of the opinion that the Church Office Building
, the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should have been twice its current size. He was also convinced that by building larger chapels, the church would attract more converts. His extravagant building programs placed a considerable financial strain upon the church and President David O. McKay found it necessary to relieve Moyle from many of his administrative responsibilities.
Moyle was a successful cattleman and originated the idea of the church establishing a cattle ranch in Florida. He was convinced Florida's climate would prove ideal for raising cattle (as the key to success in that industry is growing grass). The church bought the original 54000 acres (218.5 km²) tract in 1950, and over 50 years, the ranch grew to more than 312000 acres (1,262.6 km²). Deseret Cattle and Citrus Ranch east of Orlando, Florida is the world's largest beef ranch, and the land is worth an estimated $858 million.
He died in Deer Park, Florida
, aged 74, and was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery
..
. As of 1930 they were the parents of six children.
First Presidency (LDS Church)
The First Presidency is the presiding or governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . It is composed of the President of the Church and his counselors. The First Presidency currently consists of President Thomas S. Monson and his two counselors, Henry B...
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Early life
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah TerritoryUtah 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....
, to politician James Moyle
James Moyle
James Henry Moyle was a prominent politician in Utah.-Biography:Moyle was born in Salt Lake City, Utah Territory to a Cornish American family. From about 1879-1881 Moyle served as a missionary in North Carolina for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...
, of a well known Cornish American
Cornish American
Cornish Americans are citizens of the United States who describe themselves as having Cornish ancestry. Cornish ancestry is not recognised on the United States Census, although the Cornish people are recognised as a separate ethnic group and national identity for the United Kingdom Census...
family, and his wife, the former Alice Dinwoodey, Henry D. Moyle studied at the University of Utah
University of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
. He served as an LDS Church missionary in Switzerland. Moyle also served part of his mission in Germany. During World War I, Moyle served in the United States military.
Moyle continued his studies at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
and Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is the oldest continually-operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world. The school is routinely ranked by the U.S...
. He was also a student at the School of Mines in Freiburg, Germany. In 1920 Moyle was appointed to the position of United States attorney for the state of Utah.
Employment
Moyle was for many years a lawyer and a part-time member of the University of UtahUniversity of Utah
The University of Utah, also known as the U or the U of U, is a public, coeducational research university in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The university was established in 1850 as the University of Deseret by the General Assembly of the provisional State of Deseret, making it Utah's oldest...
faculty. He was also a businessman involved in various railroad, trucking, oil, insurance and finance businesses. During World War II he was the director of the Petroleum Industries Council.
Church Service
From 1927 to 1937 Moyle served as president of the Cottonwood Stake located in the south-east suburbs of Salt Lake City. He also served as chairman of the Church Welfare Committee.Apostle and member of the First Presidency
Moyle was ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 10, 1947. Moyle served as Second Counselor in the First PresidencyFirst Presidency (LDS Church)
The First Presidency is the presiding or governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . It is composed of the President of the Church and his counselors. The First Presidency currently consists of President Thomas S. Monson and his two counselors, Henry B...
to Church President David O. McKay
David O. McKay
David Oman McKay was the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , serving from 1951 until his death. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was a general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church...
from June 12, 1959 to October 12, 1961, when he was called as First Counselor. Moyle served as First Counselor in the First Presidency until his death.
Moyle spearheaded much of the building programs of the church in the early 1960s. He was of the opinion that the Church Office Building
LDS Church Office Building
The Church Office Building is a 28-story building in Salt Lake City, Utah, which houses the administrative support staff for the lay ministry of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout the world....
, the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should have been twice its current size. He was also convinced that by building larger chapels, the church would attract more converts. His extravagant building programs placed a considerable financial strain upon the church and President David O. McKay found it necessary to relieve Moyle from many of his administrative responsibilities.
Moyle was a successful cattleman and originated the idea of the church establishing a cattle ranch in Florida. He was convinced Florida's climate would prove ideal for raising cattle (as the key to success in that industry is growing grass). The church bought the original 54000 acres (218.5 km²) tract in 1950, and over 50 years, the ranch grew to more than 312000 acres (1,262.6 km²). Deseret Cattle and Citrus Ranch east of Orlando, Florida is the world's largest beef ranch, and the land is worth an estimated $858 million.
He died in Deer Park, Florida
Deer Park, Florida
Deer Park is an unincorporated community in Osceola County, Florida, United States. It is located off US 192, south of the intersection with County Road 419. The community is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-References:...
, aged 74, and was buried at 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...
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Family
In 1920 Moyle married Clara Alberta Wright in the Salt Lake TempleSalt Lake Temple
The Salt Lake Temple is the largest and best-known of more than 130 temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the sixth temple built by the church, requiring 40 years to complete, and the fourth operating temple built since the Mormon exodus from Nauvoo,...
. As of 1930 they were the parents of six children.
External links
- Working the Divine Miracle, by Richard D. PollRichard D. PollRichard Douglas Poll was an American historian, academic, author and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . His liberal religiosity influenced his notable metaphor about "Iron Rod" vs. "Liahona" LDS Church members. -Biography:Poll was born in Salt Lake City, where he lived...