Franklin S. Richards

1849–1934 (age 85)

Biography

Franklin S. Richards brought legal acumen and spiritual conviction to the needs of his community, championing the rights of church members while also improving civic life in Utah. In courts, councils, and charitable boards alike, he worked to ensure that justice and charity moved forward hand in hand.

He considered family and faith inseparable, offering mentorship to younger leaders and lending his energy to public causes, always mindful that the well-being of the people depended on principled leadership.