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William E. McLellin
American Latter Day Saint leader
| William E. McLellin | |
|---|---|
| February15,()May11,() | |
| Called by | Three Witnesses |
| End reason | Excommunicated for apostasy |
| February15,()May11,() | |
| Called by | Three Witnesses |
| Reason | Initial organization of Quorum of the Twelve |
| End reason | Excommunicated for apostasy |
| Reorganization at end of term | No apostles immediately ordained[1] |
| Born | William Earl McLellin ()January 18, Smith County, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | April 24, () (aged77) Independence, Missouri, United States |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery 39°05′10″N94°24′40″W / °N °W / ; (Woodlawn Cemetery) |
William Earl McLellin (January 18, – April 24, ) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement.
One of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, McLellin later broke with church founder Joseph Smith.