 | This article's factual accuracy is disputed. (March 2021) |
| William E. McLellin | |
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| Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
| February 15, 1835 – May 11, 1838 | |
| Called by | Three Witnesses |
| End reason | Excommunicated for apostasy |
| Latter Day Saint Apostle | |
| February 15, 1835 – May 11, 1838 | |
| 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] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Earl McLellin January 18, 1806 Smith County, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | April 24, 1883 (aged 77) Independence, Missouri, United States |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery 39°05′10″N 94°24′40″W / 39.086°N 94.411°W |
William Earl McLellin (January 18, 1806 – April 24, 1883) 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.
- ^ The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles did not have twelve apostles again until April 8, 1841, when Lyman Wight was ordained. Between McLellin's excommunication and then, John E. Page, John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, George A. Smith, and Willard Richards had been ordained and added to the Quorum to replace apostles who had been excommunicated or killed.