“John Taylor,” Friend, Feb. 1993, 35
John Taylor
Latter-day Prophets (puzzle-coloring page)
Instructions: Cut out the puzzle squares, put them together to create a picture of this prophet, and read some of the highlights of the prophet’s life. Glue the picture, its title, and the highlights to another piece of paper, and color it.
Art by Robert K. Brower; from Presidents of the Church coloring book: courtesy of Grandin Book, Orem, UT.
1808 November 1, is born in Milnthorpe, England
1822 (age 14) Works as a cooper (barrel maker), later as a woodturner
1824 (age 16) Joins the Methodists
1832 (age 24) Emigrates to Canada
1833 (age 24) Marries Leonora Cannon
1836 (age 28) Is baptized; placed in charge of the Church in Canada
1838 (age 30) Is ordained an Apostle
1839–41 (age 31–33) Serves a mission to Great Britain
1842–46 (age 34–38) Serves as editor of the Times and Seasons
1846–47 (age 38–39) Serves a second mission to Great Britain
1849–52 (age 41–44) Serves a mission to France and Germany
1855–57 (age 47–49) Presides over the Eastern States Mission
1857–76 (age 49–68) Serves as a member of the Utah Territorial Legislature
1877 (age 69) At Brigham Young’s death, becomes the leader of the Church as President of the Quorum of the Twelve
1880 (age 72) Is sustained as President of the Church
1885 (age 77) Makes his last public appearance before going into exile due to the laws against plural marriage
1887 July 25, (age 78) Dies