David O. McKay
Subtitle: apostle to the world, prophet of God
By: Francis M. Gibbons.
Publisher: Deseret Book Co.
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Salt Lake City, Utah
Language: eng
Number of pages: 443
Subjects: McKay, David Oman, 1873-1970; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints -- Presidents -- Biography; Mormon Church -- Presidents -- Biography
Description: David Oman McKay (1873-1970) was born in Huntsville, Utah to David McKay and Jennette Eveline Evans. He grew up on a farm in the Ogden Valley and served a mission to Great Briatain when he was a young man. In 1901 he married Emma Ray Riggs and they became the parents of seven children. In 1906 he became an apsotle for the LDS Church and in 1951 he became the ninth president of the LDS Church.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 425-431.
Includes index.