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LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 2, p.135
John, Levi, a counselor in the presidency of the High Priests Quorum of the Malad Stake, was born Feb. 4, 1849, in Pembrokeshire, Wales, the son of Thomas John and Margaret Thomas. He was baptized Feb. 4, 1857, by Elder Edward Miles, ordained an Elder Nov. 14, 1869 by Thomas Green in Portage, Box Elder county, Utah, ordained a Seventy April 12, 1884, by James C. Chandler, and ordained a High Priest Dec. 13, 1896, by Lorenzo Snow. In 1891–93 he filled a mission to Great Britain, laboring in Wales. From 1886 to 1897 he acted as one of the seven presidents of the 57th quorum of Seventy, and on Dec. 13, 1896, he was set apart as a High Councilor in the Malad Stake. Elder John came to Utah with his parents in 1862, being then only thirteen years old, and located in Wellsville, Cache county. In 1861 he became one of the pioneer settlers of Portage, Box Elder county, Utah. During his interesting experience in Wales he was mobbed on a certain occasion by about 150 people. Since 1893 he has labored as a home missionary in the Malad Stake. Elder John has been married twice; he married his first wife (Mary Ann Hall) Oct. 28, 1872; she died Dec. 21, 1873. In 1874 (Oct. 13th) he married Helen Green. He is the father of thirteen children, namely nine sons and four daughters; two of the sons are dead. By occupation Bro. John is a farmer and stock-raiser. |
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