Robert T. Burton

Robert T. Burton
First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric
5 October 1884 (1884-10-05)  11 November 1907 (1907-11-11)
Called byWilliam B. Preston
Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric
9 October 1874 (1874-10-09)  16 October 1883 (1883-10-16)
Called byEdward Hunter
End reasonDeath of Edward Hunter
Military career
Allegiance United States
UnitNauvoo Legion
  • First Regiment of Cavalry
Commands heldFirst Regiment of Cavalry
Battles/warsUtah War

American Civil War

Morrisite War
Personal details
BornRobert Taylor Burton
(1821-10-25)25 October 1821
Amherstburg, Upper Canada
Died11 November 1907(1907-11-11) (aged 86)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Spouse(s)Maria Susan Haven
Susan Ellen McBride
Sarah Anna Garr
Children27
ParentsSamuel Burton
Hannah Shipley
Signature 

Robert Taylor Burton (25 October 1821 – 11 November 1907) was a member of the presiding bishopric of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1874 until his death. He was also one of the principal officers in the Nauvoo Legion during its Utah reconstitution (including during the Utah War) and led the territorial militia against the Morrisites during the 1862 Moriste War.