Adam S. (Adam Samuel) Bennion

Adam Samuel Bennion was born on December 2, 1886, in Taylorsville, Utah, and died on February 11, 1958, in Salt Lake City. Reliable biographical sources describe him as an educator and public servant before his later church service, and note that he was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1953.

He studied law and became active in education and civic life, including work connected with the University of Utah and public education in the American West. Sources on his life also highlight his reputation for thoughtful leadership and his interest in helping young people through education.

In Latter-day Saint history, Bennion is remembered for bringing an educator’s perspective to church leadership during the last years of his life. He served as an apostle from 1953 until his death in 1958, leaving a legacy shaped by learning, service, and faith.