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Marion George Romney (September 19, 1897 – May 20, 1988) was an apostle and a member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Early life. Romney was born in Colonia Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, to expatriated parents, George S. Romney and Terressa Artemesia Romney ( née Redd).
Jul 27, 2023 · Marion George Romney (September 19, 1897–May 20, 1988) was an Apostle and a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Contents. 1 Early life. 2 Education and family. 3 Church service and politics. 3.1 General authority. 4 See also. 5 Sources. Early life.
Early on in his life, Marion G. Romney learned the importance of hard work and dedication to the Lord from the example of his parents.
Marion G. Romney was born in the Latter-day Saint community of Colonia Juárez in Mexico and lived there until he was about 15 years old. A political revolution that began in 1910 forced the Romneys and others to leave everything behind and flee to the United States.
Marion spent his childhood and youth in the Mormon colonies in northern Mexico. He was baptized at age eight and received his patriarchal blessing from his grandfather Lemuel Redd at age twelve.
Address Given by President Marion G. Romney at the Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, April 6, 1974
Mar 20, 1979 · Marion G. Romney was second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when this devotional address was given at Brigham Young University on 20 March 1979.
