Vesta J. Farnsworth

Born in 1890 and died in 1966, Vesta J. Farnsworth was an American author closely associated with Latter-day Saint literature. She is remembered for writing novels, stories, and biographical works that introduced church history and values to a broad popular audience.

Much of her work was published for readers interested in inspirational fiction and stories rooted in Mormon life and belief. Her writing was known for being clear and readable, making historical and religious themes feel personal rather than distant.

Although she is not as widely known today as some mainstream novelists of her era, her books remain part of the history of Utah and Latter-day Saint publishing, especially for readers interested in faith-centered fiction from the first half of the 20th century.